last minute

Example Sentences

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But when the Laramie County Board of Commissioners met two weeks later, the item was pulled at the last minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He does, however, point out some drawbacks: either the trip is often cancelled at the last minute, or the drivers don't answer calls.

From Barron's • May 31, 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

She was reportedly scheduled to show up at the Orlando, Florida, stop in February, but that was canceled at the last minute.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

He almost said, “Josie told me about them,” but managed to choke back that secret at the last minute.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix