How to Use on short notice in a Sentence

on short notice

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Definition of on short noticenext
  • Here are some tips to get the best deals this season, even on short notice.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 23 June 2023
  • That’s the thing about the Serengeti—conditions can change on short notice.
    — Todd Plummer, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The density is high enough and the roads are faster than in the downtowns, so a ride can come to you on short notice.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021
  • But Wiz handled the verses with aplomb and did a great job warming up Cyrus’ crowd on short notice.
    — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Not only did the rookie right-hander rejoin the team on short notice to start in Urías’ place.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The Bears then pivoted and were able to get the Golden Eagles (9-11) to play in Berkeley on short notice.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2022
  • This would be quite a schlep and expense for my family on short notice.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Trying to figure out how to coach his son's football team on short notice.
    — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Ortega was scheduled to fight Lopes at UFC 300 when both men agreed to step up on short notice.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Getting one home, on short notice, took an even greater effort.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Russian warplanes have used the Saki base to strike areas in Ukraine’s south on short notice.
    — Susie Blann, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Many of whom had were not defense experts who had been pressed into service on short notice to to report on the war.
    — CBS News, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The decision to go solely with Scalabrine and House rather than bring in an outside voice on short notice worked out fine.
    — Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Those aircraft could be used to rescue people on short notice.
    — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Travelers with urgent needs may be able to get a passport on short notice.
    — Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • But those looking to hop on deck on short notice can use Cruise Finder's Hot Deal feature to find last-minute savings.
    — Shivani Vora, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2023
  • If Harris is, Democrats might be averse to running an all-woman ticket on short notice.
    — Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2024
  • Critics said such an order was impossible to carry out on short notice in the middle of a war zone.
    — Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 15 Oct. 2023
  • About a month ago, my lawyers informed me that my eight-year prison sentence was confirmed in the court of appeal and would be implemented on short notice.
    — Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
  • The rescheduling would force victims to travel long distances and miss classes on short notice, Recarey said.
    — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024
  • American Air’s nonstop flight costs more than $900 on short notice.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Many face unpredictable hours with some called in on short notice or required to work split shifts — two separate periods in one day.
    — Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Barrett was a little free with passes and the hurlers that followed him to the mound had their troubles after getting into the game on short notice, but the Padre bats got hits when they were needed, and that’s what counts.
    — Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Since approvals are usually granted on short notice before a flight, there is no longer enough time for passengers to be rebooked.
    — Paul Sillers, CNN, 12 Feb. 2022
  • At Eckington Hall, sometimes the music happens on short notice.
    — Chris Richards, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Financial penalties would be possible for no-shows or those who cancel on short notice.
    — Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The lift ticket caps will primarily affect those looking to purchase via walk-up or on short notice online.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Zuiker was impressed by Sinclair’s reach and its ability to be close to almost any breaking news story anywhere in the country on short notice.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Sleeper-cell spies are trained to live under cover in another country and act as a potential asset on short notice.
    — Bryan West, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024

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