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just in time

ADVERB
in the nick of time
Synonyms
STRONG
on the dot punctual sharp timely well-timed
WEAK
eleventh hour under the wire
NOUN
eleventh hour
Synonyms
WEAK
high time last minute nick of time the last moment zero hour

Example Sentences

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The blowback froze Warsh’s path through the Senate until April 24, when the U.S. attorney’s office announced the probe would be halted, just in time for the Senate to confirm Warsh on schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The human-headed fly in the ointment is the island itself, which is a supernatural smorgasbord, mostly quiet but waking up just in time to meet the visitors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

President Donald Trump announced an extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran just in time for after-hours trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

"We came home and the whole place was up in smoke and we just got the dog out just in time," McAlonan told BBC News NI.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Samir wedged his foot in the doorway just in time and said, “Wait. Wait. I’m sure we can collect some coins between us.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri