eleventh hour

noun

Definition of eleventh hournext
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 eleventh hour, country star Toby Keith, rock band 3 Doors Down, and perennial patriot Lee Greenwood all ultimately signed on. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026 The following year the company was forced to cut 8% of its global workforce, amounting to around 1,400 jobs, and shut down or dispose of a number of games studios, after claiming a $2 billion deal with an international entity had fallen through at the eleventh hour. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 20 May 2026 The Board also addressed an eleventh hour financial reprieve from a donor, which will be able to keep Roycemore open through the end of the academic year. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 The ultimate scene packs a punch here — without spoiling things, Abigail Onwunali is particularly powerful in a role that Wilson saves till the eleventh hour, and Boone goes to places at once frightening and devastating. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eleventh hour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
  1. crisis
  2. emergency
  3. extremity
  4. possibility
  5. climax
  6. situation
  7. zero hour
  8. landmark
Noun
  • Unlike wealthy nations with the reserves and infrastructure to buffer the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, import-dependent economies are more vulnerable to immediate, cascading supply chain shocks.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Also in development at Netflix is a drama starring Lizzy Caplan as a crisis PR expert, which is also based on a New York Magazine article.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of crisis
Noun
  • Strikes were reported in five districts of the capital, according to the state emergency services.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • The American Friends of Magen David Adom supports Israel’s emergency services system, according to the organization’s website.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of emergency
Noun
  • However, the Titans reported Nissan Stadium had among the highest number of lower-extremity injuries from 2018-2021 … before switching from grass to turf.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of extremity
Noun
  • In fact, Smith sees the possibility of additional upside if ET announces more natural gas projects.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • The Scripps reports may generate long-term hopes and possibilities regarding El Niños.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of possibility
Noun
  • Advertisement The subsequent fight between Gu-cheon and the Crown Prince is the epic climax of the series, and took about seven days to film.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
  • There are also some strong sequences in the climax to Nolan’s Batman trilogy — such as the riveting plane hijacking opener, and Bruce’s trial in The Pit.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of climax
Noun
  • On the opposite side of the ball, he could be heard barking orders out during pick-and-roll situations, loudly letting teammates know where the ball-handler was headed.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Waymo’s support team is automatically notified if the vehicle crashes, and a roadside assistance representative will come to the collision site to assess the situation in person.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • Nevertheless, this is an improvement on the zero hours that (many) men were doing 50 years ago.
    — Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The King video marked the zero hour for new forms of activism using cameras.
    — Will Potter July 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Definition of zero hour
Noun
  • The landmark law—approaching its 50th anniversary next month—established broad environmental protections while strengthening the public right to reach the state’s beaches.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026
  • Simply point your phone’s camera at nearby buildings or landmarks, and the app overlays arrows and other visual cues to show you exactly which way to head.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of landmark

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