eleventh hour

The surprising announcement came at the eleventh hour of his presidency and sparked celebration among the amendment's backers.

Whereas years ago, partnerships might be switched at the eleventh hour, there is now an emphasis on matching dogs and owners early on.

“This is a critical eleventh hour deal at the eleventh hour for the climate. It is not everything we or others wanted but it is a step forward for us all,” he said.

Mr Scott said it now felt as though the industry was working together to solve the issue but described it as the "eleventh hour".

Any chance of Oseguera González reaching a deal seemed to evaporate last year when he backed out of a plea at the eleventh hour after changing attorneys.