ˈlas(t)-ˌdich 
-ˈdich
1
: fought or conducted from the last ditch : waged with desperation or unyielding defiance
put up a last-ditch resistance
2
: made as a final effort especially to avert disaster
a last-ditch attempt to raise the money
: a place of final defense or resort
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Once a rising filmmaker, Frith pitched himself to the company in a last-ditch bid to revive his career.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the New Jersey Supreme Court denied NCPG’s request for an emergency stay, a last ditch effort to keep the number from reverting to the local council.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In a last-ditch effort to clear her name, Aggie sneaks into the gallery where Nina works.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Once a rising filmmaker, Frith pitched himself to the company in a last-ditch bid to revive his career.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
The site was created by Danny Lakey, who helped organize the incorporation effort as a last ditch effort to fight noise pollution from MARA and pollution from nearby power plants.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the New Jersey Supreme Court denied NCPG’s request for an emergency stay, a last ditch effort to keep the number from reverting to the local council.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Last-ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last-ditch. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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