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eleventh hour

NOUN
the last possible moment
Synonyms
WEAK
high time just in time last minute nick of time the last moment zero hour
ADJECTIVE
last-minute
Synonyms
STRONG
final last-ditch last-minute late

Example Sentences

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Eleventh-hour explanations are sorely lacking, particularly when other heirs are affected.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Eleventh-hour talks on Thursday broke down without a resolution.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2023

Eleventh-hour plans to stage a free concert in Maryland fizzled.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2019

Eleventh-hour executive changes are not unique to this outgoing Administration � President Bill Clinton launched a number himself before leaving office, though many of his were designed to strengthen environmental regulations.

From Time Magazine Archive