at short notice
Example Sentences
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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
In France, it says access to affected areas may be restricted and roads may close at short notice.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"We risk seeing serious loss of life unless we have a robust fire plan with aircraft that can be called upon at short notice."
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
With Glasgow taking the Games at short notice, organisers were left with months rather than several years to prepare.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 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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