just in time
Example Sentences
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Drizzle could dampen Southern California on Monday and Tuesday before a heat wave arrives just in time for Mother’s Day weekend — possibly pushing the thermometer to 90 degrees in downtown L.A. on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The blowback froze Warsh’s path through the Senate until April 24, when the U.S. attorney’s office announced the probe would be halted, just in time for the Senate to confirm Warsh on schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
President Donald Trump announced an extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran just in time for after-hours trading.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
She almost dropped the ball into the path of Sveindis Jonsdottir late on too, but rescued it just in time to spare her blushes.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
He looked over his shoulder just in time to see Koffi jolt, as though waking from a stupor.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
