at the last moment
Example Sentences
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"For anything to do with personal life or childcare, it makes things extremely complicated to organise because most of the changes come at the last moment -- 24-48 hours before," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 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
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
He began to fall just as they were above it, clutched it with his furry feet at the last moment, swayed backward and forward twice, and found that he had landed successfully.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
