as in crisis
the last possible time when something can be done
You shouldn't wait until the last minute before planning your retirement. They were making changes to the show right up to the last minute.
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Between workouts, work stress, and the existential crisis that is life, who isn't carrying tension somewhere?—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Jan. 2025 -
Across the last two decades, America has been experiencing a notable maternal health crisis.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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There’s a new version, too, that has a 24/7 call rep (with a subscription to their app) as well as new emergency call features.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2025
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Castro said emergency vehicles had filled the street until after 1 a.m.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2025
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The young Calgary Flames netminder stretches his extremities, christens his crease by squirting it with whatever’s in his water bottle and might momentarily skate around his net.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Using World Pediatrics’ records in 2016, 2018, and 2019 for its pediatric upper extremity orthopedic mission trips, the research concluded that cost-effective surgical treatments for the upper extremity can be delivered through these orthopedic medical mission trips.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer has also alluded to the possibility of a handheld Xbox device.—
Megan Farokhmanesh,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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That's forced people in her line of work to contend with the possibility of multiple disasters happening across the country at the same time and their impact on available resources and funding.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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At the climax of a recent episode of the U.K. version of the competition reality series, Gray stormed off the stage after the judges failed to save her.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Apple officially confirmed it back in fall 2024 following the climax of season 4.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Trump previously advocated for a ban but has since flip-flopped, urging the court last month to pause the law at the eleventh hour.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
10 Jan. 2025
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Two years later, when Napoli failed to secure a big-money sale for Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray offered the Nigerian a loan deal at the eleventh hour when Antonio Conte excluded him from the Azzurri's Serie A squad list following a long dispute with the player's agent.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This week may bring a milestone event or situation in regard to a community for you, such as a festive party, award show or networking mixer.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Celebrate milestones and achievements, showing the tangible impact of employees’ efforts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Fighting, however, continued up to the zero hour, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon far into the night.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
27 Nov. 2024
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English learners can attend a specialized class for learning to speak and write can be accomplished with a before-school (zero hour) or after-school period.—
Madeleine Parrish,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Oct. 2024
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