eleventh hours

noun

Definition of eleventh hoursnext
plural of eleventh hour
as in crossroads
the latest possible time The killer's life was spared at the eleventh hour.

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  1. crossroads
  2. emergencies
  3. crises
  4. possibilities
  5. situations
  6. landmarks
Noun
  • The United States stands at a crossroads.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of crossroads
Noun
  • On Earth, they could be used to prepare for radiation emergencies, such as nuclear accidents.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There is one room with Wi-Fi, which can be used only during medical emergencies or natural disasters.
    Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of emergencies
Noun
  • During crises, compact, agile teams can pivot quickly and execute efficiently.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Know and focus on your team's strengths—and play to them, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of crises
Noun
  • Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The poet’s appreciation for the artistic possibilities of community was often expressed in direct contrast to other, more distorted views of Blackness.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • There are a number of situations where this skill is especially crucial.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, in such situations, Ward encourages people to accept the gift graciously and acknowledge the gift giver for their thoughtfulness, which is rewarding on both sides.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of situations
Noun
  • In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The campaign involves social media, digital content depicting large Madewell gift boxes atop landmarks around the city, and a New York Times insert appearing Sunday.
    David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of landmarks
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