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just in the nick of time





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It built up those reserves just in the nick of time.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

She granted it one hour before he was set to appear at ICE offices, just in the nick of time.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2025

“Father Christmas Is Back,” and just in the nick of time, in this 2021 holiday comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2021

Wilkinson’s return on Tuesday was just in the nick of time.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2021

Sobered by the force of the rising tempest, I realized that I’d gotten down the trickiest ground just in the nick of time.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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