Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditches
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There are many, many beautiful corners to tuck yourself into here, which means there’s a pervasive sense of privacy, even when the hotel is packed for the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
The issue was always about Jokic emerging as the world's best player during a period when open hostility toward White people had become increasingly acceptable in influential corners of media, politics and culture.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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While work can continue manufacturing the multiple MK1 and MK2 landers as well as replacement New Glenn rocket parts at its Space Coast facilities, the company will need to figure out what went wrong with the static fire test, make fixes and repair the launch pad to move forward.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The business brings in $250,000 annually with $160 carburetor fixes and $140 tune-ups.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Guests can also opt for private dining at various spots around the islands.—
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
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Breakfast included, with lots of homemade jams and pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Seyfrid also makes his own Bavarian-style mustards and jams.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Russell Henley birdied the final four holes, including in a sudden death playoff, to win the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday at Colonial Country Club.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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At least one watchdog group warned the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base for very large developers across the state, not just the Bears.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Harrison Ford As most pop culture enthusiasts know, Harrison Ford is best known for playing an expert pilot in the Star Wars franchise, with his character Han Solo navigating the Millennium Falcon through a number of scrapes.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
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Students were left with bruises, scrapes or other injuries in nearly a quarter of the 450 cases reviewed by reporters.—
Clare Amari,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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While controllers may not be caught in the latest political game of chicken, proactively protecting these federal employees from paycheck lapses would prevent additional airport chaos during future funding impasses.—
Jackson Shedelbower,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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