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finest hour

noun

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  1. A point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished,…

    A point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished, admirable, or effective set of actions is performed.

    • Commonwealth countries were called upon to rise to their finest hour against the double crises of Rhodesia and global poverty.
    • The U.S. exulted 40 years ago when it brought its three Apollo 13 astronauts back safely from a disaster in space. Early Wednesday morning, Chile […] can celebrate its own finest hour as it rescues its 33 miners from the abyss.

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