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
So these situations could take a bit of time to unwind as the week unfolds, and could even wait until the eleventh hour to be consummated (or not).
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
At the eleventh hour, regional leaders yanked the measure from the ballot, citing dwindling voter appetite for new taxes.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Of course, much of the magic came from the piano — which miraculously only came together in the eleventh hour.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Raising property taxes — which Johnson flatly opposed during his mayoral campaign but was prepared to implement until the eleventh hour — will be just as politically fraught for the 2026 plan.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
At the eleventh hour, regional leaders yanked the measure from the ballot, citing dwindling voter appetite for new taxes.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Of course, much of the magic came from the piano — which miraculously only came together in the eleventh hour.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Raising property taxes — which Johnson flatly opposed during his mayoral campaign but was prepared to implement until the eleventh hour — will be just as politically fraught for the 2026 plan.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
Noun
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The biggest challenges facing Fort Worth include the hiring of a new police chief during a mental health crisis that law enforcement is failing to address effectively.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Production has slowed in recent years, sparking a nationwide crisis, yet people who step forward with solutions meet resistance.—
Daryl James,
National Review,
19 Apr. 2025
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Mom may have suffered a ‘medical emergency’ According to Collier, from the sheriff’s office, Crystal Hall Njepu and the children were in the vehicle traveling westbound on Market Street when the car drifted into the north side of the roadway.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Companies with existing customer bases can integrate emergency alerts into their platforms, creating redundant notification channels.—
Richard Danforth,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Between the six patients, there were gunshots to the torso, face and other extremities, Howard said.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the whole book is a wondrous exploration of the extremities of existence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yet there’s the possibility of a final stop along the way — Trakai Historical National Park — which revolves around a majestic 14th-century island castle.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Among the possibilities: Right-handers Michael Peterson, recalled from Triple A to take Strider’s roster spot, and Scott Blewett, acquired in a Monday trade from the Baltimore Orioles.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The attractions, diversions, and climaxes just keep on coming: cortisol, dopamine, cortisol, dopamine, boom-boom-boom.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even with the most amateur performers, audiences can hear and feel the overtures and climaxes.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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Sure, Liv was always going to end up in a happily-ever-after situation with Major.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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Flight passenger orders pizza for entire plane amid 4-hour delay A generous plane passenger whose departure from South Carolina had been delayed for four hours tried to make the best of a frustrating situation by ordering pizza for everyone on the flight at Charleston International Airport.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Fighting, however, continued up to the zero hour, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon far into the night.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
27 Nov. 2024
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English learners can attend a specialized class for learning to speak and write can be accomplished with a before-school (zero hour) or after-school period.—
Madeleine Parrish,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Oct. 2024
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Trans groups are worried that Wednesday’s landmark decision will undermine their rights, even though Britain’s highest court said transgender people remain protected from discrimination.—
Kwiyeon Ha and Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The open-air shopping area also represents a cultural landmark, with an impressive variety of galleries, theaters and restaurants serving up a taste of the city’s diverse flavors.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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