last minute
Example Sentences
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In some cases, ADI Predictstreet sent tickets to winners of the leaderboard promotion—but they arrived at the last minute, making it impossible for users to attend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
After showing worryingly weak early interest, World Cup fans showed up at the last minute to boost Los Angeles hotel occupancy and room rates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Brazil won in the last minute, Germany and the Netherlands have gone out.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Luis Espinola, a 61-year-old hotel employee, put it this way: "With Paraguay you have to suffer until the last minute."
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Although she insisted that she would be there right up to the last minute, Dorothy did not come to Palmer’s birthday party.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
