at short notice
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Russian tourism to North Korea has increased in recent years, although Pyongyang sometimes closes its border at short notice.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Changing those structures at short notice creates significant uncertainty, disrupts planning, and places additional operational and financial pressure on organisations that are already operating with limited resources."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
In France, it says access to affected areas may be restricted and roads may close at short notice.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The company said that attempts could be postponed or stopped at short notice because of weather or "technical considerations".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The departmental car, made available at short notice through the kindness of the minister, had broken down in the suburbs.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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