at the last minute

Sands was involved in a scandalous-for-the-time romance with the carpenter and there were rumors she was pregnant with his child.

After a minute's pause, while he stood painfully silent, she resumed in great emotion.

I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!

Among the Perpendicular additions to the church last named may be noted a very beautiful oaken rood-screen.

It seems very strange that I shall actually know Liszt at last, after hearing of him so many years.

The strains of the syren at last woke her uncle, and brought back Miss Hood, who suggested that it was late.