last minute
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But at the last minute the event was moved to Paris, with only scheduling reasons given for the change.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
According to the ex-convict lifestyle mogul, she had thrown together the outfit last minute because she had been too busy to plan a proper costume to attend a Halloween party.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
He said some people who made the decision to leave "at the last minute, took the wrong path".
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
No director cut it at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
After breakfast the three of us said goodbye to Ma and headed off, but at the last minute I turned around, came back, and hugged her.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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