last-ditch

Example Sentences

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Farmers in several countries in Europe held last-ditch protests against the deal, with marches and demonstrations using tractors in France and Belgium.

From BBC

Her knees threatened to buckle as she reached the stairs and made a last-ditch attempt to stay upright.

From Literature

"We have worked intensively in an effort to save both businesses, having made last-ditch attempts to rescue them, but neither has a realistic possibility of trading profitably again."

From BBC

Jesus squandered another chance moments later with a hesitant touch that allowed Joachim Andersen to snuff out the danger with a last-ditch tackle.

From Barron's

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