as in crisis
the latest possible time
The killer's life was spared at the eleventh hour.
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Recent Examples of eleventh hour
The news came at the eleventh hour, as the levy was due to go into effect, with a retroactive stipulation, on Monday, June 30.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 June 2025
President-elect Donald Trump is working on options to postpone the ban but TikTok did not wait for an eleventh hour reprieve and instead pulled the plug.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
At the eleventh hour, the legislature then also imposed a requirement that all programs meet new enrollment guidelines; degrees with just a few students now will be eliminated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Brittany tracked down four major ways provisions in this tax bill could affect Hoosiers.
UNDER THE DOME: The degree purge begins
Giving Braun total appointing power over the IU board of trustees wasn't the only higher-ed language slipped into the state budget in the eleventh hour.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 June 2025
President-elect Donald Trump is working on options to postpone the ban but TikTok did not wait for an eleventh hour reprieve and instead pulled the plug.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
At the eleventh hour, the legislature then also imposed a requirement that all programs meet new enrollment guidelines; degrees with just a few students now will be eliminated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Brittany tracked down four major ways provisions in this tax bill could affect Hoosiers.
UNDER THE DOME: The degree purge begins
Giving Braun total appointing power over the IU board of trustees wasn't the only higher-ed language slipped into the state budget in the eleventh hour.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
Noun
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Prioritize essential work and key customers, yet be realistic in terms of the crisis.—
Eyal Shamir,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Due to go into effect on Aug. 7, the new tariff has thrown the trade into crisis mode, especially in light of the other market forces complicating the industry.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From at-a-glance notifications to workout and sleep tracking to emergency SOS alerts in case of an accident, these wrist gadgets are worth considering for going off to college or leading a class full of students.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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While many have transitioned their phone systems to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions, POTS lines still support critical infrastructure: fire alarms, security systems, elevators, entry gates, hospital emergency phones, Blue Light safety systems, credit card machines, and fax lines.—
Arvin Chaudhary,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Right tackle Austin Jackson was held out of his second practice after being stepped on, which led to a lower extremity injury.—
Omar Kelly
August 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Other neurological symptoms can include memory loss, trouble concentrating, muscle weakness, or tingling and numbness in the extremities.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital asset classes provide investment possibility for high returns and diversification benefits that do not always correlate to the traditional markets.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the metal type, hoop earrings come in an array of finishes — polished, matte, textured, or mixed metal —allowing for endless style possibilities.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There too at the show’s climax was Barkan, pulling her top down all the way this time and giving her torso a vigorous shake.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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There are high-speed action and emotional twists and turns in the climax.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Guys stepped up in big situations, like Anderson and Hill.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Did the city handle this correctly based on what the public knows about the situation?—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The course will feature the same curriculum as other PE courses, East Aurora High School Principal Jennifer Mitchell said at a curriculum meeting in May, but will be offered during zero hour for the first time next year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The zero hour show begins at 1 p.m. ET and the main matches begin at 3 p.m. ET.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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In other highlights, the Truth Seekers Summit has also added a conversation with Nyle DiMarco, co-director and producer of ‘Deaf President Now!,’ a documentary detailing the events that led to the landmark passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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The exec’s comments came after the company made a flurry of ESPN announcements, including a landmark deal with the NFL to swap equity for control of NFL Media assets.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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