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
  • During crises, compact, agile teams can pivot quickly and execute efficiently.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As Natalia explains, the film isn’t just about documenting these crises.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of crises
Noun
  • On Earth, they could be used to prepare for radiation emergencies, such as nuclear accidents.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There is one room with Wi-Fi, which can be used only during medical emergencies or natural disasters.
    Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of emergencies
Noun
  • The poet’s appreciation for the artistic possibilities of community was often expressed in direct contrast to other, more distorted views of Blackness.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • These benefits can be tied to performance milestones.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of milestones
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