last minute

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The government offered the BMA a package of measures last month in a bid to end the dispute - although the union has said elements of it were watered down at the last minute.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

Computing resources often shifted from one team to another at the last minute, and the company’s organizational structure grew complicated, the employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

She swallowed and said, "I sure hope so, Daddy. Because this is the last minute!"

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene