eleventh hour

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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

At the eleventh hour, the White House named Essayli as acting U.S. attorney, allowing him to hold the post for 210 more days without confirmation hearings.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

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 was the fifty-ninth minute of the eleventh hour, and it was two years too late.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela