last-ditch
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Lots of saves which kept Brighton in it, even the last-ditch save where it hit him in the face.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Before the election, I met with political activist Reem Hazzan as she was working on last-ditch canvassing for a party called Hadash.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
By the time his freshman season began, Mestemaker had risen from a last-ditch option to the No. 2 quarterback on the roster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He drove in another run in the ninth, grounding into a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded, as part of a three-run last-ditch rally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 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
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