last minute

Example Sentences

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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

Raman, who had endorsed Bass’ reelection before throwing her hat in at the last minute, came off as inexperienced, touchy and unprepared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Another person said she was able to book a flight last minute through Spirit to attend her grandfather’s funeral.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The new plan would make it easier for them to trim their schedules in advance, rather than being forced to cancel flights at the last minute.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Wimpy has been trying to work it so that Mami and I can board that plane at the last minute.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez