just in the nick of time
Example Sentences
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It built up those reserves just in the nick of time.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
But now, just in the nick of time, the team is finally doing something inspiring.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2023
But with just over a minute remaining and USC on the ropes, Williams delivered one of his best throws of the season, just in the nick of time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2022
Wilkinson’s return on Tuesday was just in the nick of time.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2021
Sobered by the force of the rising tempest, I realized that I’d gotten down the trickiest ground just in the nick of time.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
