last minute
Example Sentences
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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
The fast bowler was included on England's initial team sheet for the first ODI, only to be removed at the last minute because of hamstring tightness.
From BBC • May 20, 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
Entertaining down to the last minute, the Bastille Opera finally opened its season with a sad-faced functionary who stepped in front of the curtain to tell us that the “Simone Boccanegra” baritone was indisposed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
At the last minute he swerved and ran off.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
