last minute
Example Sentences
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"I'm pretty free range," said mother Deng Ju, standing across from the exam hall holding a stack of practice books for her daughter, revising last minute with her friend nearby.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Before Naked Drummer came to meet me for our first date, he called at the last minute and said the following:
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Other hassles include hospitals sometimes canceling contracts at the last minute, even after a nurse has arrived in town, said Rachel Altum, who helps run a Facebook group and an annual conference for travel nurses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The fast bowler was included on England's initial team sheet for the first ODI, only to be removed at the last minute because of hamstring tightness.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
At the last minute Mr. Grin managed to bring up the nose again.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
