on short notice

idiom

: immediately after one has been told about something

She had to leave on a business trip on (very) short notice.

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In anticipation of possibly being called upon to provide more soldiers, two U.S. officials told ABC News that the Army has preemptively placed high-profile units such as the 82nd Airborne Division and the 10th Mountain Division on standby in case they are needed on short notice. —

Luis Martinez, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025 The 35-year-old Brazilian stepped in on short notice to fight Makhachev. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 The 10th Mountain Division is designed to send combat-ready forces on short notice to hotspots around the world. —

Davis Winkie, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 What's next: Couples are now scrambling to find new venues and vendors on short notice. —

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