Example sentences of "[be] [vb pp] at the last " in BNC.
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| 1 | In addition , some painkillers are ruled out ( such as epidural ) , because they take too long to administer and take effect , so your plans for your birth may have to be altered at the last minute . |
| 2 | Quite often operations could be cancelled at the last moment owing to worsening weather conditions , and this must have been a terrible let-down for them , after getting themselves keyed-up for yet another hectic night . |
| 3 | Unfortunately the October meeting had to be cancelled at the last minute through lack of support . |
| 4 | Cheryl Wragg , 34 , was airlifted 150 miles for the operation , just weeks after 10-year-old Adele 's appeal , only to be told at the last minute the lungs were unsuitable . |
| 5 | However , they have not been briefed that in this case the drop zone will be changed at the last minute . |
| 6 | I knew all about the technical hazards , the need to remain seemingly unperturbed when the running order had to be changed at the last second , the importance of acquiring a warm , friendly rapport with the viewer . |