After a one hour discussion, the two sides struck a last-minute deal.

经过一小时的讨论，双方在最后一分钟达成一笔交易。

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The person said a last-minute snag could hold up the deal, but Ford did not expect one to emerge as a major stumbling block.

这位人士说，最后关头出现的阻碍仍有可能使交易陷入停顿，但福特方面认为不会出现重大障碍。

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I had blithely been assuming a deal to raise the debt limit would get resolved at the last minute-the classic American way.

之前我从来没有担心过，想当然地认为提高国债限额的协议将在最后时刻得以达成——这可谓是美国的经典方式。

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Still, while the U.N. talks are at an impasse, some analysts say there is still hope for a last-minute deal.

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Lawmakers made a last-minute deal on 1 January to put them off for two months, but the ultimate outcome is undecided.

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Predicting the outcome of this battle is dangerous, but a last-minute deal that satisfies no one, including GM investors, Delphi creditors and UAW workers, is my bet.

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