eleventh hour
Example Sentences
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"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’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
And now, at the eleventh hour, a shadowy group is barging in to muddy the waters even further.
From Slate • Oct. 29, 2024
He made the offer at the eleventh hour, and we declined to participate.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
