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at the last moment

PHRASE

finally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already belatedly eventually someday sooner or later subsequently ultimately

STRONG

lastly

WEAK

after a while after all as a sequel at last at length at long last at the eleventh hour at the end despite delay in conclusion in spite of all in the eleventh hour in the long run sometime tardily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

WEAK

doubtfully dubiously inconclusively

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at the last moment

But the contract was pulled from consideration at the last moment after mounting alarm among parent activists and employee groups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Harry's spokesman said it was "disappointing" the offer to be hosted by his father King Charles III had been "withdrawn at the last moment", in a statement sent to AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 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

Already this year, he had shown up to two different signature events without an invitation and warmed up as if he’d be playing, hoping someone would withdraw at the last moment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

“Why don’t you leave Neewo with me” Omakayas asked at the last moment.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

at the last moment

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