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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The fire department now receives more than 110,000 calls each year for fires, medical crises and other emergencies, as the city confronts rising wildfire risks and an entrenched homelessness crisis that demands first responders’ attention.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026 -
There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Police said the victim was stabbed multiple times on his body and on his extremities.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Amiri has second-degree burns to her extremities and has since been released from the ICU.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The summer provisions are typically triggered when temperatures reach a certain level or when heat emergencies are declared, instead of the blanket winter disconnection moratoriums.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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With the summer temperatures breaking out for the month of June, University Health is taking steps to handle overheating emergencies.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Those possibilities range from eliminating FEMA altogether to raising the thresholds states must meet to get federal help.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Huge dunes, mountain silhouettes and dark skies create endless possibilities for stargazing and astrophotography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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These two songs function as the record’s thematic and sonic climaxes, respectively.—
Raphael Helfand,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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This year’s sequel climaxes with Grace hijacking her second wedding to a Satanic heir by killing him and banishing his oligarchical cabal to hell.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Draft a concise proposal and set measurable checkpoints for a decision‑maker, because clear milestones help busy people say yes without extra clarification.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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From newlywed moments to her pregnancies with Prince William and Prince Harry, Diana’s wardrobe reflected personal milestones while remaining timeless.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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