last minute
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
After Carney’s somber press conference to explain the breakdown of U.S. talks and accuse Washington of moving the goal posts at the last minute, Merz reached out to the Canadian leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
To avoid police raids, kids strategized, coming up with systems that would keep party and rave sites secret until the last minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
This would push down prices and allow Europe to inject more gas into storage at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Monaco pulled the plug on Chelsea's £47m move for Lamine Camara at the last minute, leaving officials at Stamford Bridge furious.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Miig was considering coining but, at the last minute, decided to stay back.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
