last minute

Example Sentences

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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

"When you are driving there are times you don't see them until the very last minute and these, with the cars bigger, it's harder to swerve out of the way."

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

She was supposed to be working at the recent Milan Fashion Week, but her visa was rejected at the last minute.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The crowds were expecting William and Kate to show up; and the addition of Harry and Meghan was so last minute that it caught even the couple off guard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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