last-ditch

Example Sentences

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Craig’s last-ditch purchases to stock up on European wine meant he didn’t have cash on hand to place his usual year-end orders for Champagne or other sparkling wines.

From The Wall Street Journal

The clock is running out for investors looking to make last-ditch moves before the calendar flips to the new year.

From MarketWatch

It was, according to legend, a last-ditch effort.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether the script is an attempt to make up for lost time or a last-ditch effort at staging a career resurgence, Nora isn’t interested.

From Salon

It also details the organiser's last-ditch attempts to secure Pride's future once it became clear the 2025 event had lost money.

From BBC