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Recent Examples of last ditch
Saunders drained both attempts to give the Cougars a one-point lead and BYU was able to stave off Arizona’s last ditch effort with just 3.2 seconds remaining for a famous victory.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
Noun
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Inspectors noted problems with hot water, unsafe food temperatures and facility cleanliness.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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Hospital administrators failed to repair a faulty water heater, resulting in a lack of hot water needed to sterilize instruments and for surgery staff to wash their hands.—
Scott Schwebke,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This residential development will be at the northeast corner of Lannon Road (County Highway Y) and County Line Road (County Highway Q), according to village documents.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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That could lead to Johnson, the team’s top cover corner, shadowing the opponent’s top receiver in certain matchups.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Here’s the fix: no meeting should last longer than 15 minutes unless necessary.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The meeting between King Charles’ aides and Prince Harry’s is not seen as a definitive fix to their relationship, but as the first step towards a reconciliation.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 July 2025
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At the eleventh hour, the legislature then also imposed a requirement that all programs meet new enrollment guidelines; degrees with just a few students now will be eliminated.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Brittany tracked down four major ways provisions in this tax bill could affect Hoosiers. UNDER THE DOME: The degree purge begins Giving Braun total appointing power over the IU board of trustees wasn't the only higher-ed language slipped into the state budget in the eleventh hour.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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French center Iliana Rupert may end up filling the open spot on Golden State’s roster.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Considering its financial predicament and wealth of center backs, Barca could be tempted to sell the South American warhorse if a European rival tables his asking price.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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But by making plain that the students were a token in his trade war, Trump only increased the uncertainty of their predicament.—
Lavender Au,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Add corn along with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt; stir to coat.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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But even if the numbers themselves are taken with a pinch of salt, the authors of the paper argue, the results as a whole still point in an ominous direction.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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