as in crisis
the latest possible time
The killer's life was spared at the eleventh hour.
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Recent Examples of eleventh hour
At the eleventh hour, the Yankees upped their offer to 16 years and $760 million.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
In an eleventh hour Hail Mary, the BJP high command parachuted in the celebrity ex-police officer Kiran Bedi, once a staunch Kejriwal ally, as its chief ministerial face.
—Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2015
An armistice between the Allied nations and Germany began officially on Nov. 11, 1918 — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Lazio submitted a formal offer, having come close to signing the 22-year-old on loan at the eleventh hour during the previous summer.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
In an eleventh hour Hail Mary, the BJP high command parachuted in the celebrity ex-police officer Kiran Bedi, once a staunch Kejriwal ally, as its chief ministerial face.
—Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2015
An armistice between the Allied nations and Germany began officially on Nov. 11, 1918 — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Lazio submitted a formal offer, having come close to signing the 22-year-old on loan at the eleventh hour during the previous summer.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
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Across the last two decades, America has been experiencing a notable maternal health crisis.Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition to defending these policies, Newsom is prioritizing urgent action on the state's ongoing wildfire crisis.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Kentucky native now faces a felony charge for allegedly causing a fire of a structure or forest land, as well as a separate arson charge specific to fires started during an emergency, records show.Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Castro said emergency vehicles had filled the street until after 1 a.m.Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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The young Calgary Flames netminder stretches his extremities, christens his crease by squirting it with whatever’s in his water bottle and might momentarily skate around his net.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Using World Pediatrics’ records in 2016, 2018, and 2019 for its pediatric upper extremity orthopedic mission trips, the research concluded that cost-effective surgical treatments for the upper extremity can be delivered through these orthopedic medical mission trips.William Jones, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer has also alluded to the possibility of a handheld Xbox device.Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a possibility that some manufacturers may simply swap Red No. 3 for Red 40, another dye that is associated with separate health concerns.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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At the climax of a recent episode of the U.K. version of the competition reality series, Gray stormed off the stage after the judges failed to save her.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Apple officially confirmed it back in fall 2024 following the climax of season 4.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The affected region’s geography and weather, paired with climate change and suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, created a vulnerable situation.Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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In a classic Catch-22 situation, wolves have left their million-acre sanctuary in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness because their primary prey, the whitetail deer, lost its foothold in a wilderness devoid of browse.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fighting, however, continued up to the zero hour, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon far into the night.Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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English learners can attend a specialized class for learning to speak and write can be accomplished with a before-school (zero hour) or after-school period.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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In July, the high court issued a landmark ruling finding that former presidents cannot face charges for official acts, but were not immune from prosecution for unofficial actions.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Women's Health Sector Is Primed For Growth The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 was a landmark achievement in closing the gender gap in medical research.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Eleventh hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eleventh%20hour. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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