Hail Mary
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To me, this is more of a Hail Mary than it is like they’re on the goal line about to kick the game-winning field goal.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 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
Western Michigan kicker Dieter Kelly scored all 12 of the Broncos’ points as the 27.5-point underdogs nearly upset No. 16 Michigan before losing 13-12 on a Hail Mary touchdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
But he was hit while releasing a Hail Mary attempt that wobbled incomplete.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Let’s say a Hail Mary for our lucky stars,” Mary Anne said, suppressing a giggle.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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