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eleventh hour
noun as in the last possible moment
adjective as in last-minute
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Example Sentences
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.
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.
“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.
Her eleventh hour telephone calls with Trump have twice helped stall the imposition of new tariffs.
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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