at a moment's/minute's notice
idiom
: immediately after one has been told about something
They're prepared to help us at a moment's notice.
They can be ready to go at a moment's notice.
Examples of at a moment's/minute's notice in a Sentence
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Several other names have been floated as potential contenders and could be popped into the equation at a moment's notice.
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Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Most modern long-range ballistic missiles use solid propellant, which is generally more reliable and has the advantage of being available for use at a moment's notice.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 11 June 2024
The end result would be strikingly similar to the one that Kroenig criticizes, requiring Washington to maintain sufficient air, naval, and ground forces in the Persian Gulf to attack again at a moment's notice.
—Colin H. Kahl, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012
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
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
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
The 341st can operate long-range precision strikes at a moment's notice.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2024
Much like the show itself, going on at a moment's notice was a fairytale for Forbach.
—Michael Gioia, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022
Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Most modern long-range ballistic missiles use solid propellant, which is generally more reliable and has the advantage of being available for use at a moment's notice.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 11 June 2024
The end result would be strikingly similar to the one that Kroenig criticizes, requiring Washington to maintain sufficient air, naval, and ground forces in the Persian Gulf to attack again at a moment's notice.
—Colin H. Kahl, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012
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
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
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
The 341st can operate long-range precision strikes at a moment's notice.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2024
Much like the show itself, going on at a moment's notice was a fairytale for Forbach.
—Michael Gioia, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022
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