last minute

Example Sentences

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Szoboszlai was tasked with marking Morgan Gibbs-White, but decided against tracking him to the near post - instead attempting to pick up the free Murillo at the last minute.

From BBC

The French company last week postponed the release of results at the last minute and requested that Euronext halt trading of its shares and bonds as it finalized its accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The difficulties in the China-Germany relationship were illustrated last month when Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cancelled a visit to China at the last minute, saying that meetings with key officials could not be arranged.

From Barron's

The coach said that he will likely wait until the last minute before finalising his squad, and urged his players to make the most of their time.

From Barron's

But that language was stripped out last minute, raising the possibility that Democrats enter the 2026 midterm election with a distinct advantage.

From Los Angeles Times