at the last minute
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Crucially, Chelsea nipped in at the last minute to sign Willian from under the noses of Spurs, who might argue that was only because of the secret payments.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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
In 2000, Bill Clinton switched presidential planes at the last minute while traveling from India to Pakistan, using a decoy aircraft carrying Secret Service agents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
A week before, the forecasts turned, and I rerouted at the last minute to Montreal, to a small park built atop the ruins of Canada’s old Parliament building.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
After breakfast the three of us said goodbye to Ma and headed off, but at the last minute I turned around, came back, and hugged her.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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