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
  • An Incident Command System is a standardized protocol for managing crises efficiently.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This cycle can quickly wear down our ability to engage emotionally with real crises.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of crises
Noun
  • Some types of emergencies — for a state of war, or arising from a fire or flood — would not expire automatically.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of emergencies
Noun
  • As far as what’s next, Ronan is open to the possibilities.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There isn’t a blueprint for change management, and in many cases, the range of possibilities depends on a company’s organizational set-up and resources.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Key Background Zuckerberg’s net worth marked a few milestones this week, most notably reaching the $200 billion mark Thursday in what became the first time four billionaires worth $200 billion or more were on the Forbes billionaire list.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In contrast, missing milestones could reduce Tesla’s valuation to that of traditional automotive OEMs.
    Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of milestones
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