last minute

Example Sentences

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Further addressing the union's accusation that the deal had been changed at the last minute, Streeting told Victoria Derbyshire, standing in for Kuenssberg, this would not be in his "interest or the government's".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

She entered the race to challenge Bass, her one-time ally, at the last minute, hours before the early February filing deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

At the last minute, India agreed not to veto an extension -- but only for a maximum of two years.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

At the last minute, Freed canceled their first date to a Rolling Stones concert, but Simon continued to pursue her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“I’ll keep my costume a secret to the last minute, and you won’t know anything about it. Come on, Jasper, we don’t care what they say, do we?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier