in the 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 manages to eke out its message in the eleventh hour, but it feels too little too late in our cultural moment, despite its evergreen importance.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
We extended an unprecedented extension and we called them in the eleventh hour.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023
Ms. Bush and other lawmakers have been posting pictures of themselves outside the Capitol on social media, calling for support on getting the moratorium extended in the eleventh hour.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2021
A wealthy and philanthropic lady, who became interested in the girl after her return from her six weeks’ vacation, heard the story of their struggle and saved the farm in the eleventh hour.
From The Children of the Poor by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)
