eleventh hour
Example Sentences
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But after a backlash from campaigners, survivors and bereaved families, the amendments were pulled at the eleventh hour.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
"My mum cancelled making Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress."
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
It manages to eke out its message in the eleventh hour, but it feels too little too late in our cultural moment, despite its evergreen importance.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
The school district also tried to radically change its argument at the eleventh hour by expanding it.
From Slate • Jul. 9, 2025
He made the offer at the eleventh hour, and we declined to participate.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
