last minute

Example Sentences

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But she had to pull out at the last minute, telling fans on Thursday that she had to cancel due to sickness.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

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

“No. He doesn’t. I changed the portal location at the last minute to hide our whereabouts.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi