Thesaurus results for LAST MINUTES

last minutes

noun

plural of last minute

as in crises

the last possible time when something can be done You shouldn't wait until the last minute before planning your retirement. They were making changes to the show right up to the last minute.

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Noun

In short, in the last 25 years, America voted itself a series of tax cuts, waged expensive wars, got older, and then spent its way out of a couple of crises.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Then a complicated storm of medical, mental and personal crises struck in early 2024.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of crises

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The Eagles announced shortly after that Jackson had strength and movement in all of his extremities and was being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The Eagles announced that Jackson had strength and movement in his extremities and had been taken to a hospital for further evaluation.

— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremities

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Most of the actions, classified as product recalls under Chinese regulations, address concerns that emergency mechanical door release handles may be difficult to locate or operate during emergencies.

— Reuters, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Stay notified of emergencies by registering for Alert LA County and NOAA Weather Radio.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of emergencies

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That realization expanded the possibilities dramatically, Doria said, even though not everyone saw the idea’s merit.

— Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Now, Downs said, imagine the possibilities when Alec Pierce, rehabbing from left ankle and heel surgery, and Allen are lined up together with a healthy Jones throwing the ball.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibilities

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Now, after four decades of family milestones, the Brenings are passing on the estate.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
China has achieved two major reusable rocket recovery milestones in little more than a month, potentially bringing the country closer to a capability that could have implications far beyond the commercial space sector.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of milestones

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