at the last minute

Example Sentences

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One was an international student who had to live in a hostel for a week after being left without accommodation at the last minute.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

She entered the race to challenge Bass, her one-time ally, at the last minute, hours before the early February filing deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Computing resources often shifted from one team to another at the last minute, and the company’s organizational structure grew complicated, the employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

She was supposed to be working at the recent Milan Fashion Week, but her visa was rejected at the last minute.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Because she had made sure the weekend was quiet, he came along—as always, at the last minute.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers