last minute
Example Sentences
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It seems like McKinley wants to deliver a crushing blow, but then feints at the last minute, opting for a more optimistic kind of fantasy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The U.S. and Canada nearly came to a trade agreement in late August, but the talks fell apart at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The UN labour agency chief will face two challengers for his job after a former Peruvian foreign minister entered the race at the last minute, the final candidate list showed Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
"How are we supposed to deal with angry and confused prisoners when we find out about the plans last minute?" he asked.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Thank you, past me, for packing my sketchbook and pencils at the last minute.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
