eleventh hour
Example Sentences
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It will hold separate elections for some voters based on how their districts have been changed at the eleventh hour.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
With the ceasefire due to expire earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension at the eleventh hour, to allow more time for peace talks brokered by Pakistan.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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
He made the offer at the eleventh hour, and we declined to participate.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
