at the last minute
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Over the weekend, Carney said US negotiators had sought restrictions on Canadian trade deals with other countries at the last minute.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Shoppers would see the total price before they pay for a ticket — but it may be at the last minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The good news is that you’re planning ahead, rather than making these decisions at the last minute.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
A couple have praised staff at three restaurants that stepped in to save the day when they were let down by wedding caterers at the last minute.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Angela had used a Post-it note to write down the code for standby passengers who’d received a seat assignment at the last minute, and she’d stuck it to her computer screen.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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