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Recent Examples of last ditch
What to watch: Sullivan is traveling to Israel, Egypt and Qatar this week in a last ditch effort to reach a deal before Trump's inauguration in less than six weeks.
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Last summer, as Bayern made a last ditch attempt to sign Palhinha, the prospect of losing both Aleksandar Mitrovic and Palhinha in one summer was unpalatable.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
In the parking lot of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA, city council candidates stood flagging down prospective voters, a last ditch effort to garner votes.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Hunter Harris: Suggesting that Democrats, as sort of a last ditch effort to save democracy, nominate Mitt Romney.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Last summer, as Bayern made a last ditch attempt to sign Palhinha, the prospect of losing both Aleksandar Mitrovic and Palhinha in one summer was unpalatable.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
In the parking lot of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA, city council candidates stood flagging down prospective voters, a last ditch effort to garner votes.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Hunter Harris: Suggesting that Democrats, as sort of a last ditch effort to save democracy, nominate Mitt Romney.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
Noun
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The health inspectors asked the restaurant to repair the hand sink with hot water capable of reaching 100°F prior to re-inspection.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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The kitchen has gone without a working dishwasher and hot water, preventing proper disinfection, the complaint says.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spencer didn’t use his footwork or head movement to avoid the blows coming his way and by the fourth round rolled around and Tszyu was landing at will, Spencer’s corner waved off the contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The goal — his 41st of the season and record-setting 136th game-winner to break a tie with Jaromir Jagr — caused teammates to spill off the bench and mob Ovechkin in the corner of the rink.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Addressing technical debt early prevents costly fixes down the line.—
Pooja Jain,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, there isn’t much research on its benefits (meaning, a silk pillowcase isn’t some foolproof fix), but Dr. Garshick says that in theory, this substitution may cut down on that physical tugging, pulling, and breakage.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When word of the funding threats came down, some grant-giving meetings were cancelled at the eleventh hour.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The group then marched to CUNY’s City College in Harlem, where Gov. Hochul was scheduled to speak at a workforce event that was called off at the eleventh hour.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Don’t feel forced into acting like an extrovert by giving feedback and making decisions on the spot.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The New York Mets seemed like the perfect landing spot for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in free agency next offseason, but the Toronto Blue Jays didn't want that to happen.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, Luton are only four points behind Stoke City, yet another top-flight old boy, in 18th place, so there is a path out of this predicament.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The predicament got even worse the following day, when Perez’s RB16 stopped on the formation lap and he was forced to start from the pit-lane.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For lunch there are soups, salads, quiches and toasts, such as avocado toast or peanut butter and jam.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a pair of visits by pitching coach Pete Maki, Alcalde got out of the jam by striking out Yordan Alvarez looking and getting Christian Walker to fly out.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Season the avocado slices with a pinch of flaky salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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He was replaced by pinch runner Blanco, who scored on Witt’s RBI double.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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