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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
Noun
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To wash a koozie by hand, fill a bowl or sink with hot water and add some dish soap.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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The goal is to steer Google away from the kind of anticompetitive practices that got it in hot water.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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The suspect conducted a hostile takeover of a 2011 White Ford F550 utility bucket truck on the corner of Spring and Temple streets at 5:40 a.m. while two deputies were in the vehicle, according to a department bulletin.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Then after a Courtney Williams steal, Collier found McBride in the opposite corner for another 3-pointer, giving the Lynx an 80-56 lead.—
Patrick Donnelly,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Google is working on a fix that could finally give you complete control over HDR brightness.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This small fix can make a world of difference for making time in your garage more enjoyable (and breathable).—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Then, at the eleventh hour, a separate agency claimed the patents never should have existed – even though the matter had already been fully tried before the ITC, with live witnesses, fact discovery, and a complete evidentiary record.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Raising property taxes — which Johnson flatly opposed during his mayoral campaign but was prepared to implement until the eleventh hour — will be just as politically fraught for the 2026 plan.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Losers, despite Wilken’s ruling, figure to be at least some of the walk-ons and partial scholarship athletes whose spots are gone.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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In fact, the predicament of Enphase Energy illustrates the risks of heavily investing in a single stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Two boaters were rescued from a treacherous predicament on a raging river in Maryland, officials said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Moore stole second and Ryan Klein drew a walk to put two on with no outs, but Miami reliever Brain Walters remained composed, including a flyout to right, a groundout to short, and a flyout to center that helped the Hurricanes escape the jam and secure the victory.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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After drawing three straight walks to load the bases for Miami, Forbes struck out consecutive batters to escape the jam.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Sprinkle on a fat pinch of salt per bunch and toss again to distribute it evenly.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside Online,
9 June 2025
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The shortstop entered in the eighth inning of Saturday’s game as a pinch runner and played an inning on defense but did not take an at-bat.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2025
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“Last ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20ditch. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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