last minute
Example Sentences
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"I'm pretty free range," said mother Deng Ju, standing across from the exam hall holding a stack of practice books for her daughter, revising last minute with her friend nearby.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Primavera Sound festivalgoers say poor communication has put a "dampener" on the event after numerous headline acts were cancelled last minute as severe weather hit Barcelona.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Instead, it was a sad affair, thrown together at the last minute and unable to book anyone more interesting than Kid Rock as a headliner.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Before Naked Drummer came to meet me for our first date, he called at the last minute and said the following:
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The businessman must have checked his watch at least a dozen times in the last minute, and then finally he let out a loud groan.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
