last minute
Example Sentences
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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
The two sides were close to a settlement last week, but discussions fell apart at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music, and made her operatic debut and breakthrough role as a last minute stand-in as the character Pamina in Mozart's The Magic Flute in 1975.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
She was reportedly scheduled to show up at the Orlando, Florida, stop in February, but that was canceled at the last minute.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Mum must've decided to leave it for me at the last minute this morning.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
