"last minute developments" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It typically refers to changes or updates that take place close to a deadline. For example, "There were several last minute developments in the merger process that needed to be addressed before the deal could be finalized."
The up-and-down course of the case was meant to accomplish several things: to demonstrate that Alicia could be less than completely ethical, which resulted in several jarring, heavy-handed moments; and to knock her off her pedestal in a more general sense, making it seem as if she might botch the case before several fairly incredible last-minute developments allowed her to triumph as usual.
The state has also had trouble massing soldiers to respond to last-minute developments at sites outside of the venues, according to Ferreira.
He said the transit tax shortfall was a last-minute development.
Although strained, this last-minute development does at least add some sense of needed conflict to the drab proceedings.
Barring another last-minute development, the board is expected to ratify Mr. Lee's appointment Friday in its final session.
Barring a last-minute development, the owners are prepared to approve the sale of the Red Sox today to a group loaded with baseball-friendly investors.
He said the devices would be shipped in the next three to four months or sooner, after accelerated, last-minute development and testing.
If there was a reason for his excitement, it was a last-minute development brought about by the man he hopes to succeed, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.
It's easy to imagine that he will view the investigation of Comey the same way, since so many people have attributed Trump's election to that last-minute development, rather than to his campaign.
His appearance on the wrestling card was a last-minute development – teammate Jason Pierre-Paul was originally scheduled but backed out – and Jacobs said he was embracing the opportunity to "show another side of myself".
Although Basch was originally intended to be the rugged main character, Vaan was added at the last minute during development of the game to have a more effeminate leading role after "taking into consideration the target demographic".
