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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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Bring your own bag and ask for hot water from a bottle—just don’t expect every crew member to accommodate that request.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The only problem noted was that two of the sinks didn’t have sufficient hot water.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Showers are tucked into the corner of this bathing area, and water drains through the boards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Before going down with the season-ending ailment, Thornton had unseated Chau Smith-Wade as the team’s starting nickel corner prior to the Week 11 win over Atlanta.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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County officials said the money would be used to repair roads, fix storm damage, maintain bridges and manage roadside vegetation.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Those reforms, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan, stabilized Social Security for decades and were followed by the reelection of many of the lawmakers who backed them, a reminder that politically difficult fixes can be survivable.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 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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If the season ended Tuesday, Chicago would have the second AL wild-card spot.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Home to Old Faithful – one of the most famous geysers in the world – Yellowstone boasts an impressive collection of hydrothermal features, but also is a great spot for hiking, wildlife watching, nature photography and much more.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Your talent for overcoming stage fright will help someone in a similar predicament today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The second was that, along with the platitudes about resilience, attendees were unusually honest about the Gulf’s predicament.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 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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However, the Royals inserted Lane Thomas as a pinch-hitter in the fourth.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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The Dodgers had Andy Pages, Kyle Tucker and Smith — none of whom were candidates to be pulled for a pinch-hitter — due up in the ninth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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“Last ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20ditch. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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