Hail Mary
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Trailing by three points with four seconds remaining, Aurich’s team pulled off a 44-yard Hail Mary, complete with a precisely designed lateral, to win 20-17 and remain undefeated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
They wrote that the challenge to Trump's order was a "Hail Mary pass" that was unlikely to be successful ultimately.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
In her ruling, she described it as a "Hail Mary" effort to "eliminate a strong witness" for the plaintiffs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
The faithful recited the Lord’s Prayer and a Hail Mary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Under her breath Juana repeated an ancient magic to guard against such evil, and on top of that she muttered a Hail Mary between clenched teeth.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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