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short notice, on

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  1. Also, at short notice. With little advance warning or time to prepare, as in They told us to be ready to move out on short notice. The noun notice here is used in the sense of “information” or “intelligence.” [Late 1700s]


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London-based AG is known to draw big names for his impromptu performances, which he announces at short notice on his social media channels.

From BBC

He canceled his speech at short notice on Thursday night amid suggestions from other right-wing lawmakers that he should resign if he could not support the overhaul.

From New York Times

Closures may occur with short notice on Highway 2 west of Stevens Pass, where an unstable tree from the Bolt Creek fire caused a sudden shutdown Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

EasyJet has not responded to repeated requests for comment from the BBC, but Gatwick Airport said a total of nine departure flights had been cancelled at short notice on Wednesday, with eight of those being operated by EasyJet.

From BBC

Eddy said that with such short notice on the ban, first announced by President Joko Widodo on Friday evening, there was no way exporters could rush their products out.

From Reuters