last minute
Example Sentences
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She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music, and made her operatic debut and breakthrough role as a last minute stand-in as the character Pamina in Mozart's The Magic Flute in 1975.
From BBC • May 17, 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
A standoff over the Fed’s independence delayed Warsh’s confirmation up until almost the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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
Arletta Paisley appeared at the very last minute; signs flashed for applause.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
