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 expectant buyer sent over a 200-page security review questionnaire.
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Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
When corporate leaders make decisions in a vacuum, communications teams are left scrambling to create strategies at the eleventh hour or sometimes even after the fact.
—Nick Karoglou, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Unless something changes at the eleventh hour, the ban appears set to take effect on Jan. 19.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
Two decades ago, Chu’s ambitious remake of Bye Bye Birdie was budgeted, cast and slotted for production, only to be flushed at the eleventh hour.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
When corporate leaders make decisions in a vacuum, communications teams are left scrambling to create strategies at the eleventh hour or sometimes even after the fact.
—Nick Karoglou, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Unless something changes at the eleventh hour, the ban appears set to take effect on Jan. 19.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
Two decades ago, Chu’s ambitious remake of Bye Bye Birdie was budgeted, cast and slotted for production, only to be flushed at the eleventh hour.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
Noun
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This definitional crisis echoes previous technology buzzwords that became diluted through overuse and marketing hype.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ireland’s most famous export is of course Guinness, but the creamy stout has been having such a surge of popularity in recent times that British pubs were hit by a supply crisis.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina's governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, in South Carolina, the governor declared an emergency in response to a growing blaze in the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The report from the OCME reportedly indicated that Gittings was brought to Hartford Hospital via Life Star in hemorrhagic shock with obvious traumatic injuries to the left lower extremity including a near amputation.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Another problem is atrophy of the lower extremities, including weakness in the arch muscle of the foot.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gore subsequently enlisted the help of government managers from many federal agencies to determine the possibility of reform and the need for innovation in areas such as automation, procurement and personnel management.—
Michael Eric Siegel,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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Adding to those fears, Trump and members of his Cabinet have consistently declined to rule out the possibility of a recession this year.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its wartime atmosphere gives it a sense of dread all its own and its set pieces are all doozies, especially the Statue of Liberty climax.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Hailey faced this challenging role, which ends in a very devastating climax, with grace and dignity.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Horned Frogs had an injury situation from hell during 2023-24 but figured to be on the upswing with a now-veteran roster.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Trump has renewed his pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to help ease the pain of tariffs as more Americans become worried again about their financial situation.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 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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Fort Lauderdale’s dive tower, one of the tallest in the world, has quickly become a landmark.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Pennsylvania Dutch speakers, Eagles merch and on-location shots of iconic Philly landmarks abound.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Eleventh hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eleventh%20hour. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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