at the eleventh hour
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But at least 20 key speakers from Africa and Asia -- where the deaths are heavily concentrated -- were refused entry to Europe at the eleventh hour.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The school district also tried to radically change its argument at the eleventh hour by expanding it.
From Slate • Jul. 9, 2025
“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.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025
The surprising announcement came at the eleventh hour of his presidency and sparked celebration among the amendment's backers.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025
He made the offer at the eleventh hour, and we declined to participate.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
