last minute

Example Sentences

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She was reportedly scheduled to show up at the Orlando, Florida, stop in February, but that was canceled at the last minute.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Entertaining down to the last minute, the Bastille Opera finally opened its season with a sad-faced functionary who stepped in front of the curtain to tell us that the “Simone Boccanegra” baritone was indisposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Bass and Raman were generally viewed as allies until February, when Raman jumped into the race at the last minute.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Another person said she was able to book a flight last minute through Spirit to attend her grandfather’s funeral.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Nancy remembered that an understudy was someone who learned a starring role in case he or she might have to be a substitute at the last minute.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene