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 end of Season 3, after the two have successfully reinvented her persona and rebuilt her career, Deborah lands the late-night show of her dreams and promises to make Ava head writer, only to renege at the eleventh hour—prompting Ava to clinch the position via blackmail instead.
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Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
But at the eleventh hour the city announced that the new contract couldn’t go forward unless NYPD sergeants agree to 12-hour tours, President Vincent Vallelong told the Daily News.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
So anti-sport Governor Moore huddled with Maryland’s two U.S. senators at the eleventh hour to cast the deciding votes that allowed the Commanders to leave, disappointing millions of adoring Maryland football fans after 27 years of residency.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb saw their conversations with the team carry all the way through the offseason before getting deals done in the eleventh hour.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
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Let this list, which mostly eschews household names, be an antidote to that crisis, surveying 2025’s most notable releases thus far across pop, rock, electronic, rap, and Latin music.—
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For some counselors, serving on crisis/on-call rotations is a high source of burnout; however, other staff members might enjoy this work more than carrying a caseload.—
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Fentanyl is often used in emergency settings to treat acute pain.—
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The crew initiated emergency firefighting procedures with the ship's onboard fire-suppression system.—
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An autopsy later found that Charles died of blunt trauma of his head, torso and extremities, the warrant affidavit said.—
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Inside the suitcase were human remains which consisted of a female torso without the extremities, head and neck, and a black trash bag, which was next to the neck area, the warrant affidavit said.—
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Ivey sees possibilities for students elsewhere, or in the future.—
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Maxwell said the housing subcommittee is considering the possibility of suspending or amending ordinances that relate to short-term housing, in the hopes that those hoping to turn their homes into Airbnbs can do so safely, and without breaking ordinances.—
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With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
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The specifics of Mexico's situation make this trade-off even more stark, experts say.—
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Fighting, however, continued up to the zero hour, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon far into the night.—
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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.—
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In addition to Clooney, who plays Murrow in the stage production, Good Night, and Good Luck features a stellar cast portraying the real-life people behind the landmark broadcast.—
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How college sports are preparing for ‘seismic change,’ including revenue sharing and new roster limits College athletic directors, including at Northwestern and Northern Illinois, have decisions to make on revenue sharing, roster limits and more as a landmark settlement heads to final approval.—
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“Eleventh hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eleventh%20hour. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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