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just in time

ADVERB
in the nick of time
Synonyms
STRONG
on the dot punctual sharp timely well-timed
WEAK
eleventh hour under the wire
NOUN
eleventh hour
Synonyms
WEAK
high time last minute nick of time the last moment zero hour

Example Sentences

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The DOD is moving to in-stock from just-in-time inventory, which makes sense.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

After all, matching production to demand is crucial to a sector that does just-in-time manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

“Global trade uncertainties disrupted typical grain flows and caused many of our commercial customers to focus on just-in-time purchasing,” William Krueger, the Andersons’ chief executive, said Wednesday in a call with investors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

That would hit consumers and businesses which tend to rely on so-called "just-in-time" supply chains for goods, he added.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

We were still a couple blocks from the shop, but I wanted to put the brakes on the just-in-time lecture.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx