last-ditch

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The 34-year-old from Sweden went from third to first over the 200th lap after throwing a last-ditch pass around David Malukas with the finish line in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Samsung management and union leaders resumed talks on Monday in a last-ditch effort to avoid a strike.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

A last-ditch effort to broker a merger between the rival leagues took place in the White House in February 2025 when President Trump hosted Al-Rumayyan, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

When the deadline neared, Jordan made a last-ditch effort to get the company to honour the terms.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“I’m pretty sure it was Dad’s last-ditch attempt to get me to stay in California.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman