last minute

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Noun
  • The technology is claimed to be scalable technology has universal applications across the mobility, infrastructure, commercial, and consumer sectors, which Genuine H2 believes will provide a ‘right now’ solution to the climate and energy crisis.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But as baby boxes spread, other people are questioning whether this is the best way to support women in crisis.
    Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Sunday's emergency edition saw reduced full nudity compared to typical events, likely due to the cool, wet weather conditions, though some participants still rode wearing only bike helmets.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In many ways, extremity has become the measure of Israeli society nearly two years after October 7.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Historically, lower extremity fracture has ranked ninth in terms of most prevalent injury.
    Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The approach could open safer treatment possibilities for bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and viral brain infections.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The brand also introduced the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which acted like a smart display when docked, but this news is the first update about the possibility of a static device in over four years.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the climax, the yacht docks in Norway, and everyone disembarks.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • How to Watch Finland vs Lithuania Finland faces a gleaming opportunity to qualify for its first World Cup as UEFA qualifying nears a climax, with the Eagle-owls set to host Lithuania on Thursday.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And Abbott owns this mess: The state legislature, acting to protect kids and families across Texas, passed a ban earlier this summer—which the governor vetoed at the eleventh hour, citing legal arguments based on challenges to Arkansas’ similar ban.
    Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • At the eleventh hour the seller refused to sign any warranties.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Willy Chavarria has secured a strategic minority investment from Chalhoub Group, WWD has learned, marking a significant milestone for the designer whose culturally conscious menswear has resonated far beyond New York.
    Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Hosted by award-winning actor, writer, and producer Aasif Mandvi, the milestone event is said to host a variety of leading filmmakers, industry professionals, and special guests for an evening celebrating excellence in documentary filmmaking.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The King video marked the zero hour for new forms of activism using cameras.
    Will Potter July 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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