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last-ditch

[last-dich, lahst-] / ˈlæstˈdɪtʃ, ˈlɑst- /
ADJECTIVE
done in desperation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
desperate eleventh-hour final last-chance last-minute last-resort


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“It’s exploitative and frankly disrespectful and infuriating that that is kind of a last-ditch effort to suggest to my community ... that they’ve been wrong the whole time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Webb confirmed the move after explaining why disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the correct decision.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The move marks EQT’s last-ditch attempt to reach a friendly deal after some Intertek shareholders signaled they wanted the company to engage with its suitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

In a desperate, last-ditch counterattack, the Europeans eked out victory.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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