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
  • Its extremely rich program at the crossroads of art forms and audiences attracts more than 3 million visitors every year.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But at this particular political crossroads, Felix’s motherhood is central to her story.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of crossroads
Noun
  • Some types of emergencies — for a state of war, or arising from a fire or flood — would not expire automatically.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of emergencies
Noun
  • An Incident Command System is a standardized protocol for managing crises efficiently.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Through his wife who also worked at the school, Joe provided valuable insights into how the school was lacking critical procedures that can prevent or mitigate crises.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of crises
Noun
  • There isn’t a blueprint for change management, and in many cases, the range of possibilities depends on a company’s organizational set-up and resources.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As far as what’s next, Ronan is open to the possibilities.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • The 43 injured people are in non-life-threatening situations, police said.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Invest in conflict resolution training and practice having difficult conversations in low-stakes situations to build confidence.
    Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of situations
Noun
  • Others blame the city’s notorious inability to preserve its iconic history and local communities, with countless landmarks and neighborhoods often bulldozed for the sake of a new highway or commercial development, leaving citizens with only the fading memory of their bygone golden ages.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Perfect for displaying on your desk or bookshelf, this 649-piece build features famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, and more.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of landmarks
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