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last ditches

noun

plural of last ditch

as in hot waters

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Kennedy has been unable to implement several elements of his vaccine agenda in the face of resistance from different corners of the government, including within the health department and the White House, the Reuters reporting found.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Filled with leafy corners, soft shadows, and the relaxed pleasure of making something with your hands.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of corners

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Plus, Akins expects small and mid-cap companies as favorable spots going into 2027, noting how small-caps in particular have performed incredibly well this year.

— Emma Wilson, CNBC, 11 July 2026
At stake Sunday for Thorbjornsen and perhaps a dozen other players is getting one of three spots left for the British Open for leading finishers not already exempt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of spots

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Two weeks after winning her first major at the Women's PGA Championship, Ryu birdied four of her last five holes at Evian Golf Resort.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Hand sewn button holes, or ruffles made of old men’s shirts were all beautiful ways to put some real beauty into otherwise practical clothes.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of holes

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The agency also recommends those at higher risk for infection wear water shoes or clothes in coastal water to prevent cuts and scrapes.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
Three people were in the silver Chevrolet truck, and all managed to escape with minor cuts and scrapes, the sheriff’s office said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Definition of scrapes

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The second chapter intertwines misfortune and impasses.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns, aiming to encourage faster resolution of federal budget impasses after record-breaking closures.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

Definition of impasses

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