last minutes

noun

Definition of last minutesnext
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. emergencies
  3. possibilities
  4. milestones
Noun
  • That pandemic for many across the globe also triggered mental health crises.
    David Ko, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Mental health crises are now increasingly discussed, which is great because that’s important to finding solutions.
    David Ko, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of crises
Noun
  • Parents want to reach their children during emergencies.
    Neela Mukherjee Lockel, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • While emergencies are often inevitable, hospitalizations (and readmissions) can be avoidable.
    Ahzam Afzal, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of emergencies
Noun
  • Forecasting focuses on the past to see the future; foresight relies on its ability to contextualize the present to prepare for a range of future possibilities.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • From this methodology, Pinterest produces twenty future trends that provide twenty different possibilities for what lies around the corner.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Organizations that tailor benefits communication by generation, career stage and personal milestones can guide employees toward better choices, driving higher satisfaction and cost efficiency.
    Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The professional basketball star also enjoys celebrating their milestones.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of milestones
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