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Recent Examples of last ditch
McTavish nearly completed his first career hat trick into the empty net, but a last ditch effort by former Duck Rickard Rakell forced his one-handed shot attempt into the post.
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Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
Bankers see a 'last ditch effort' by CFPB Bankers defended the safety of the Zelle app, and said the CFPB was overreaching in its actions.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
What to watch: Sullivan is traveling to Israel, Egypt and Qatar this week in a last ditch effort to reach a deal before Trump's inauguration in less than six weeks.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In the parking lot of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA, city council candidates stood flagging down prospective voters, a last ditch effort to garner votes.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
Bankers see a 'last ditch effort' by CFPB Bankers defended the safety of the Zelle app, and said the CFPB was overreaching in its actions.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
What to watch: Sullivan is traveling to Israel, Egypt and Qatar this week in a last ditch effort to reach a deal before Trump's inauguration in less than six weeks.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In the parking lot of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA, city council candidates stood flagging down prospective voters, a last ditch effort to garner votes.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
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However, there was also an extremely serious tone to this edition, with countless artists making political statements — and some finding themselves in hot water because of it.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Most beds can be washed on a gentle cycle in hot water and can be dried on a low setting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Members of his Cabinet have said for months that deals with other countries such as India, South Korea and Japan were just around the corner.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The longest Prime Day ever is around the corner — but Amazon is giving us a preview of the stellar discounts to come.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The movie’s an expert example of cinema as a narcotic designed for dopamine fixes, made with both precision and predictable beats.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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While the Universal Studios Florida Jaws attraction closed down in 2012, fans willing to travel can get their fix of the iconic shark at Universal Studios Japan’s Amity Village, appropriately named after the film’s fictional Amity Island (filmed in Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.) in the 1975 film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Without more, the court can only conclude that defense counsel is using the volume of discovery measured in terabytes as a tactic to delay the proceeding at the eleventh hour simply for the sake of delay rather than a legitimate threat of prejudice to defendant’s substantial rights.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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The typical Springfield gambit of waiting until the eleventh hour to spring controversial initiatives on the public in order to keep determined opposition from forming backfired spectacularly.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The 18-team news could impact current conversations about adding one or two players to each roster given there are now at least 60 spots coming within the next five years.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Christopher Boyle of New York County Defender Services and one of Bernier’s lawyers said anecdotally there are many others on Rikers Island in a similar predicament.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Rodriguez discussed Rose's predicament in an interview on New York City's WFAN radio last week, and made a startling claim about baseball's all-time hits leader.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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For now, Meghan seems to have her eyes on launching jam.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Products in As ever’s first ever drop included flower sprinkles, cookies, jam and more.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Tatis, who walked off the field under his own power, was replaced by a pinch runner.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Add a pinch or two of salt. 2: Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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