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
A construction vehicle toppling, with its driver escaping a life-changing accident by jumping out just in the nick of time as Disney himself talks up how there have been very few accidents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
She granted it one hour before he was set to appear at ICE offices, just in the nick of time.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2025
Sitting opposite Emhoff in the map room was Adrien Brody, arriving just in the nick of time with his partner, the designer Georgina Chapman.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2023
“No, Boots! No, no! No jump!” said Gregor, catching her just in the nick of time.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
