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last minute

[min-it] / ˈmɪn ɪt /
PHRASE
latest possible moment
Synonyms
WEAK
belatedly eleventh hour high time
ADJECTIVE
last-second
Synonyms
STRONG
behind belated eleventh-hour late overdue tardy

Example Sentences

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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

Dodds said she was unable to meet Sir Ed in Cardiff because of another engagement and that his visit was arranged at "the very last minute".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

A summit between Petro and Rodriguez had been scheduled for March in the Colombian border town of Cucuta, but was cancelled at the last minute.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline