at the last minute
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In August, Stewart had to abruptly cancel a Cincinnati show at the last minute for a “minor medical procedure.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
After Carney’s somber press conference to explain the breakdown of U.S. talks and accuse Washington of moving the goal posts at the last minute, Merz reached out to the Canadian leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Monaco pulled the plug on Chelsea's £47m move for Lamine Camara at the last minute, leaving officials at Stamford Bridge furious.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 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
It came in so low, it had to climb at the last minute to clear the barn.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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