last minute

Example Sentences

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Desperate to save the card, the UFC tapped Al Iaquinta to step up at the last minute.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

While dozens of fans have reported issues with travel permits being revoked at the last minute, thousands have already completed the journey.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead, it was a sad affair, thrown together at the last minute and unable to book anyone more interesting than Kid Rock as a headliner.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

He does, however, point out some drawbacks: either the trip is often cancelled at the last minute, or the drivers don't answer calls.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

He’d gotten as far as digging out an extra Shabbat candle and lighting it, but at the last minute lost his nerve.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny