last minute

Example Sentences

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Another person said she was able to book a flight last minute through Spirit to attend her grandfather’s funeral.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The new plan would make it easier for them to trim their schedules in advance, rather than being forced to cancel flights at the last minute.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

John Logsdon, a member of the Westchester/Playa Neighborhood Council, said he threw his name into the ring at the last minute after billionaire developer Rick Caruso and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A summit between Petro and Rodriguez had been scheduled for March in the Colombian border town of Cucuta, but was cancelled at the last minute.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

As you can imagine, this caused a certain consternation, coming at the last minute.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien