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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Its deployment was extended twice because of the importance of having a powerful carrier strike group, which can launch fighter jets at a moment's notice, in the volatile region. —

CBS News, 12 July 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 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 See all Example Sentences for at a moment's/minute's notice

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