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
The school district also tried to radically change its argument at the eleventh hour by expanding it.
From Slate • Jul. 9, 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
“This is a critical eleventh hour deal at the eleventh hour for the climate. It is not everything we or others wanted but it is a step forward for us all,” he said.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2024
More woe was in store for him, for at the eleventh hour, Julia was also hired by the Ashtons, who would soon need a baby nurse of their own.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
