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Recent Examples of last ditch
In a last ditch effort, the determined rescuers brought in an excavator and devised a plan that would save the animal’s life.
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The 33-year-old socialist Mamdani, who has said the Boston mayor Wu is his role model, will now face Cuomo again in November in what’s shaping up as a last ditch, uphill battle to keep the far left from taking over New York City.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
The use of force was a last ditch effort to end a nuclear program built and backed by a government intent not only on terrorizing its own people but also on exporting mayhem abroad.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
The lie here is senseless, not made as a last ditch effort to keep his relationship with Ellie intact.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The 33-year-old socialist Mamdani, who has said the Boston mayor Wu is his role model, will now face Cuomo again in November in what’s shaping up as a last ditch, uphill battle to keep the far left from taking over New York City.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
The use of force was a last ditch effort to end a nuclear program built and backed by a government intent not only on terrorizing its own people but also on exporting mayhem abroad.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
The lie here is senseless, not made as a last ditch effort to keep his relationship with Ellie intact.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
Noun
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Submerge the filter in a bowl filled with hot water and a spoonful of dish soap or laundry detergent.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen and bar ware machines’ maximum temperature was below proper hot water requirements.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tech execs in their 30s and 40s mingle with local artists and philanthropists—and yes, that just might be Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel in the corner, but the crowd doesn’t seem to care.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meyer, a longtime labor attorney, faces a situation where the fixes remain far from easy.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Many locals stopped by to get their regular fix of the Michelin Bib Gourmand-award-winning tacos served on their signature handmade blue corn tortillas.—
Andrés Soto,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both Bill and Hillary Clinton’s agreement to testify before the committee came at the eleventh hour, as the House prepared to hold them in contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena for their testimony.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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Alex Livesey/Getty Images In the early hours of Tuesday morning, shortly after the January window had ended, Dwight McNeil’s partner Megan appeared to take aim at Crystal Palace after the collapse of his move to south London at the eleventh hour.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 31-year-old right-hander is being given an opportunity to make the starting rotation, one of a group of what is likely five pitchers vying for what is almost certainly one available spot at the start of the season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The signal predicament of our era is the global rise of illiberalism and intolerance.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Here, the joyous and the boisterous contrast the dark and insidious, allowing viewers to both be delighted by colorful street scenes and celebrations while the rot of fear creeps in, as the details surrounding our main character (Wagner Moura) and his predicament are revealed.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Grandma Syl’s flaky cream cheese pastry was shaped into tiny triangles framing sweet dollops of her homemade raspberry and apricot-pineapple jams.—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their berries are great for smoothies, jams, and sauces.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To counteract the misfortune, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Feb. 2026
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Then, Daulton Varsho grounded a ball to Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas, and the throw to catcher Will Smith was just in time to nail the pinch-running Kiner-Falefa.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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