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
At the end of Season 3, after the two have successfully reinvented her persona and rebuilt her career, Deborah lands the late-night show of her dreams and promises to make Ava head writer, only to renege at the eleventh hour—prompting Ava to clinch the position via blackmail instead.
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
But at the eleventh hour the city announced that the new contract couldn’t go forward unless NYPD sergeants agree to 12-hour tours, President Vincent Vallelong told the Daily News.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
So anti-sport Governor Moore huddled with Maryland’s two U.S. senators at the eleventh hour to cast the deciding votes that allowed the Commanders to leave, disappointing millions of adoring Maryland football fans after 27 years of residency.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb saw their conversations with the team carry all the way through the offseason before getting deals done in the eleventh hour.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
But at the eleventh hour the city announced that the new contract couldn’t go forward unless NYPD sergeants agree to 12-hour tours, President Vincent Vallelong told the Daily News.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
So anti-sport Governor Moore huddled with Maryland’s two U.S. senators at the eleventh hour to cast the deciding votes that allowed the Commanders to leave, disappointing millions of adoring Maryland football fans after 27 years of residency.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb saw their conversations with the team carry all the way through the offseason before getting deals done in the eleventh hour.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
Noun
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Central banks typically limit rate moves to quarter-point changes outside of crises.—
Ryan Patrick Jones,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Scientists say the only way to reduce the impact of the climate crisis on mountains is to bring down global temperatures, but some changes are already locked in.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The crew initiated emergency firefighting procedures with the ship's onboard fire-suppression system.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Try planning and rehearsing for potential emergencies ahead of time.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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An autopsy later found that Charles died of blunt trauma of his head, torso and extremities, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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Inside the suitcase were human remains which consisted of a female torso without the extremities, head and neck, and a black trash bag, which was next to the neck area, the warrant affidavit said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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The sequel features a living world rich with possibilities and places a heavy emphasis on story, role-playing elements, and player freedom.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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And a time before unlimited texting was even a possibility, the DS wireless capability turned the Pictochat feature into an unlimited place for discussion and connection between friends.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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There’s pressure in these situations, of course, and those pressures get magnified as the postseason extends further and further.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 June 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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How college sports are preparing for ‘seismic change,’ including revenue sharing and new roster limits College athletic directors, including at Northwestern and Northern Illinois, have decisions to make on revenue sharing, roster limits and more as a landmark settlement heads to final approval.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In addition to Clooney, who plays Murrow in the stage production, Good Night, and Good Luck features a stellar cast portraying the real-life people behind the landmark broadcast.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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