eleventh hour
Example Sentences
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With the ceasefire due to expire earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension at the eleventh hour, to allow more time for peace talks brokered by Pakistan.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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
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
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
