last minutes

noun

plural of last minute
as in crises
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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  1. crises
  2. extremities
  3. emergencies
  4. possibilities
  5. climaxes
  6. milestones
Noun
  • As crises in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea become more linked amid an expanding regional war, replicating the patchwork maritime strategy that never fully worked would be a serious mistake.
    — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The latest attack came as part of the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, which broke out in April 2023, triggering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, according to aid organizations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of crises
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Guillen suffered 54 sharp-force wounds, including 45 stab wounds to her face, head, neck and extremities.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For Applegate, her previous diagnosis of MS had offered an explanation for her ongoing struggle with symptoms including tingling and numbness in her extremities, lack of coordination, balance issues and difficulty walking.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of extremities
Noun
  • When contract negotiations began in July, the Hialeah Fire Department had 226 firefighters, about 74 fewer than two decades ago, while responding to more than 31,000 emergencies annually.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This is one reason Pyongyang treats prominent defections as security emergencies.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of emergencies
Noun
  • As old assumptions are tested and new possibilities emerge, Pine Grove reminds them that love, family, and the spirit of Christmas often arrive in the most unexpected ways.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The new Lakers map is truly filled with endless possibilities.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • The pop star’s fourth album explores the cracks between the hits, the climaxes, and the comedowns.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • So take the chance to watch this fearlessly brutal movie, featuring a great performance from its leading lady and one of the bloodiest climaxes in horror history.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of climaxes
Noun
  • The National Science Foundation award includes an initial $15 million over two years, with the possibility of up to $160 million over a decade if the partnership meets performance milestones.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The debt snowball method targets the smallest balance first, providing quicker repayment milestones.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of milestones
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