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Recent Examples of last ditch
Forget the flimsy strips of aluminum around the edges of the pie as a last ditch effort.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
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
In a last ditch effort, the determined rescuers brought in an excavator and devised a plan that would save the animal’s life.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
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
In a last ditch effort, the determined rescuers brought in an excavator and devised a plan that would save the animal’s life.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
Noun
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The high-pressure mop is automatically refilled with water at the docking station, and cleans itself with hot water (131 degrees F), then dries itself with 145-degree hot air.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Mix 1/4 cup of refined white sugar with one cup of hot water.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Noun
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What to do nearby The hotel sits on the quiet corner of Main and Garmisch streets, across from Paepcke Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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For months, residents of Havana — home to 2 million of Cuba’s almost 10 million residents — have lived with piles of garbage accumulating on almost every street corner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This leads to more efficient fixes and a security posture aligned with how attackers actually operate in complex environments.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But that’s just a temporary fix.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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At the eleventh hour, country star Toby Keith, rock band 3 Doors Down, and perennial patriot Lee Greenwood all ultimately signed on.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Because SailGP’s calendar is an unbroken, interconnected chain, an alternative plan cannot be drawn up at the eleventh hour.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Local joint Frederick’s is a prime spot to grab a drink and catch some live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The state's ranking improved by two spots from the previous year, moving from 23rd to 21st.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The struggling are blamed for their own predicament.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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But the pullback reflected a broader strategic predicament.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The senior escaped several jams to toss a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead JSerra past La Mirada 3-2 for its first section title.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Pizza is already savory, so balance out all that salt with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or spoonfuls of fig jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Vesia struck out pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa and got Bohm to bounce to third.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Adam Frazier pinch ran for Madrigal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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