eleventh hour
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
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