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
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
Over the course of the war, ceasefire negotiations have faltered at the eleventh hour on several occasions.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 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
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
Over the course of the war, ceasefire negotiations have faltered at the eleventh hour on several occasions.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eleventh hour
Noun
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The biggest challenges facing Fort Worth include the hiring of a new police chief during a mental health crisis that law enforcement is failing to address effectively.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Production has slowed in recent years, sparking a nationwide crisis, yet people who step forward with solutions meet resistance.—
Daryl James,
National Review,
19 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the United States gave $830 million in emergency aid, helping 4.4 million Sudanese, the United Nations estimates.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Passengers seated in emergency exit rows should always keep shoes on for safety reasons.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Between the six patients, there were gunshots to the torso, face and other extremities, Howard said.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the whole book is a wondrous exploration of the extremities of existence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The New England Patriots at No. 4 or New York Jets at No. 7 are strong possibilities to select a tackle.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump has said that the real-estate project was just a possibility his team were exploring during his first presidential bid.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The attractions, diversions, and climaxes just keep on coming: cortisol, dopamine, cortisol, dopamine, boom-boom-boom.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even with the most amateur performers, audiences can hear and feel the overtures and climaxes.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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The organization also suggests utilizing a monitoring device for these children in some situations, and points out the importance of establishing a community that can help support the kids.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Ravens would love to reach an agreement on an extension with before the start of this season that would create a more tenable cap situation next year and beyond.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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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Trans groups are worried that Wednesday’s landmark decision will undermine their rights, even though Britain’s highest court said transgender people remain protected from discrimination.—
Kwiyeon Ha and Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The open-air shopping area also represents a cultural landmark, with an impressive variety of galleries, theaters and restaurants serving up a taste of the city’s diverse flavors.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Eleventh hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eleventh%20hour. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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