How to Use at a moment's/minute's notice in a Sentence

at a moment's/minute's notice

idiom
Definition of at a moment's/minute's noticenext
  • Harari said the resistance is ready to resume protests and strike at a moment's notice.
    — Nikolas Lanum, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, the actor tells EW about the challenges of needing to be shirtless at a moment's notice.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 July 2021
  • Qatar is a 12-hour flight from the East Coast, and entry requirements can change at a moment's notice.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021
  • The board comes with chalk and magnetic erasers that anyone can use at a moment's notice.
    — Bradley Geiser, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
  • And that's why producers found someone who could fill in for me at a moment's notice.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Russian troops, tanks and fighter jets have massed on the Ukrainian border as if ready to storm in at a moment's notice.
    — Jeremy Hsu, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2014
  • Much like the show itself, going on at a moment's notice was a fairytale for Forbach.
    — Michael Gioia, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The other other thing was not to drop everything at a moment's notice.
    — Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2022
  • When a skier gets injured or lost in the backcountry, there’s no ski patrol ready to help at a moment's notice.
    — Josh Laskin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
  • She's been down this road before with her mother, who often left at a moment's notice to care for other people in the middle of the night.
    — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Most of those toys are ready to shoot off a song, sound effect, or flashing light at a moment's notice, adding to the cacophony that is a houseful of small kids.
    — Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Fruit-forward with a buzzy kick from ginger ale, this drink is refreshing, sweet, and simple enough to whip up at a moment's notice.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Conditions can change at a moment's notice, Vick warned.
    — Katie Galioto, Star Tribune, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Samaritan's Purse also has a roster of on-call doctors who can be tapped at a moment's notice, Thew said.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Harrises said a life with no kids gives them the freedom and flexibility to travel and see friends at a moment's notice.
    — Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
  • The 341st can operate long-range precision strikes at a moment's notice.
    — Bradford Betz, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Tommy Wynchester is a master of disguise, ready to turn into a crotchety old aunt or a dashing young baron at a moment's notice.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Officials cautioned, though, that residents should be ready to leave again at a moment's notice.
    — Kelly McCleary, CNN, 13 Sep. 2021
  • You could be asked to perform at a moment's notice or come across a fantastic new offer outside of your usual comfort zone.
    — Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Martha Stewart is prepared for anything — including a swim (and the attendant thirst trap) at a moment's notice.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Unlike an understudy, who rehearses for a single role, a swing needs to know the overall structure of the show, all the choreography, and be ready to step in at a moment's notice.
    — Brittanie Shey, Chron, 27 Feb. 2023
  • An alternative is to buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself, keeping it in airtight containers or plastic bags to use at a moment's notice.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Evacuations have been ordered for communities in the area, while others have been told to be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
    — Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 July 2021
  • Yost's office contended that Randazzo could wire money anywhere in the world at a moment's notice.
    — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Sheriff's officials warned that people should remain ready to leave at a moment's notice should conditions change.
    — Stefanie Dazio, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022
  • For the global business traveler, the X1 is not just a tool but a trusted ally, ready to bridge languages at a moment's notice, paving the way for a business world that is not only more efficient but more united.
    — William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Several other names have been floated as potential contenders and could be popped into the equation at a moment's notice.
    — Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
  • Any brand or retailer should become integral to consumers' lives and truly cater to modern customers' needs at a moment's notice.
    — Sampo Parkkinen, Forbes, 25 July 2022
  • The Walz family entered the national spotlight almost overnight in August, leading Hope to throw some essentials in a paper bag and hit the campaign trail at a moment's notice.
    — People Staff, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • These passengers typically have the ability to travel at a moment's notice and don't mind making stops.
    — Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 July 2023

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'at a moment's/minute's notice.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: