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eleventh hour

noun as in the last possible moment

adjective as in last-minute

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At the eleventh hour, the White House named Essayli as acting U.S. attorney, allowing him to hold the post for 210 more days without confirmation hearings.

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The newlyweds reportedly had to make an eleventh hour venue change, opting for the more secluded and secure Arsenale for the Saturday reception, according to local media.

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“It’s so much better to get people out during an event for safety reasons, than to — at the eleventh hour — try to get people out,” Suen said in an interview with The Times.

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Her eleventh hour telephone calls with Trump have twice helped stall the imposition of new tariffs.

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The surprising announcement came at the eleventh hour of his presidency and sparked celebration among the amendment's backers.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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