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 April, Google announced updates to its AI chatbot Gemini to detect potential mental health crises and direct users to hotline resources.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The reshuffle comes after almost a week of nationwide unrest and represents one of the biggest political crises since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of crises

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Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Focus on the abdomen first, then gynecomastia reduction and sometimes a body lift at the same time, and finally the extremities like arms and thighs.

— The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026

Definition of extremities

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Public health cannot operate as a reactionary system that receives attention only during emergencies.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
That single step prevents a huge share of the emergencies rangers respond to each season, from wrong-turn rescues to hikers arriving at a closed trailhead with no backup plan.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of emergencies

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Beyond San Lucas, the gulf offers several other island possibilities, including Isla Venado with its traditional fishing village and tranquil, accessible beaches.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
Then there’s the up to 20,000 color variations that are claimed for the exteriors, including seemingly endless possibilities from the Match to Sample program.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of possibilities

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Families are using travel to celebrate milestones, reconnect across generations or simply spend uninterrupted time together.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
But extraordinary pressure is building in the Middle East, and the new escalation could send oil blowing past those dubious milestones.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of milestones

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