last-ditch

Example Sentences

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Last-ditch “tank” for Connor Bedard continues with four consecutive losses.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2023

Last-ditch efforts by the leaders of Mauritania and Senegal to persuade Jammeh to step aside peacefully after ruling for more than two decades appeared to have failed early on Thursday.

From The Guardian • Jan. 18, 2017

Last-ditch talks between the government and opposition representatives broke down Saturday, after Mr. Kabila refused to commit to stepping down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2016

Last-ditch Stephen McManus challenges were needed to deny Dow and Conor Townsend in front of goal then a looping Jaroslaw Fojut header gave goalkeeper Dan Twardzik a nervous moment as it brushed the far upright.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2014

If the deadline is missed, the European Commission will have to draft a new budget plan in a Last-ditch bid to get an agreement before the end of the year.

From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2012