at the last minute
Example Sentences
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Instead, it was a sad affair, thrown together at the last minute and unable to book anyone more interesting than Kid Rock as a headliner.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
He does, however, point out some drawbacks: either the trip is often cancelled at the last minute, or the drivers don't answer calls.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Other hassles include hospitals sometimes canceling contracts at the last minute, even after a nurse has arrived in town, said Rachel Altum, who helps run a Facebook group and an annual conference for travel nurses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The fast bowler was included on England's initial team sheet for the first ODI, only to be removed at the last minute because of hamstring tightness.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
They lived mostly on these things made from stale bread, and condensed milk and coffee, onions, potatoes, and always the penny’s worth of something bought at the last minute, added for fillip.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
