the last moment
Example Sentences
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But first, he needs to hammer out a common stance between the parliament's different factions, which looked set to keep haggling until the last moment.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
In 2022, Schlamminger was ready to reveal the result but stopped at the last moment after realizing that a subtle air pressure effect could influence the measurement.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
And yet, every time, Lucy yanked the ball away at the last moment, leaving Charlie Brown flying helplessly through the air.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
However, the process was suspended at the last moment after legal objections raised by her father, backed by campaign group Christian Lawyers.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
They had another romantic tour planned, but at the last moment Ellsberg found out he couldn’t get leave from work.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
