last minute

Example Sentences

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She entered the race to challenge Bass, her one-time ally, at the last minute, hours before the early February filing deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

At the last minute, India agreed not to veto an extension -- but only for a maximum of two years.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Computing resources often shifted from one team to another at the last minute, and the company’s organizational structure grew complicated, the employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

"Again in the last minute, again after an opportunity to score ourselves and again we leave the pitch with a disappointing result," he told Sky Sports.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Miig was considering coining but, at the last minute, decided to stay back.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline