eleventh hour
Example Sentences
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Three summer music festivals on historical country estates have been cancelled at the eleventh hour, with the organiser blaming high costs and low ticket sales.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
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
In 2024, California considered doing away with service charges as part of legislation banning “hidden” or “junk” fees but walked back the proposal at the eleventh hour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
"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
This was the fifty-ninth minute of the eleventh hour, and it was two years too late.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
