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
See All Example Sentences for eleventh hour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
Noun
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The flip side of such consolidated investment in one tech sector is a giant economic vulnerability that could lead to a financial crisis.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025
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This crisis is particularly devastating for children.—
Karen Cohn,
New York Daily News,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The State Board passed an emergency regulation that went into effect July 23 that allowed Wright to extend Tasker-Mitchell’s reinstatement until Jan. 19 or until a hearing occurs.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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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
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
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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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The contents are not intended to be advice tailored to any particular person or situation.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Seventeen ended up deplaning, clearly overwhelmed by the situation.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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However, on August 16, the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards filled the Nashville landmark like a Sunday service—sequins, organ runs, tears, and praise breaks.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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The landmark is an impressive reminder of the power of American manufacturing in providing family-supporting jobs.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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