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last gasp

NOUN
last breath
Synonyms
WEAK
death rattle death song death throes dying breath final twitch final words last hurrah last legs last words swan song
ADJECTIVE
last-ditch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
do-or-die frantic last-gasp
WEAK
desperate eleventh-hour final last-chance last-minute last-resort

Example Sentences

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France secured a record eighth Six Nations title with a thrilling last-gasp victory over England in Paris on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

And last year England overtook France, as Elliot Daly glided in for a decisive last-gasp try in a 26-25 victory.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

IOC president Kirsty Coventry visited Heraskevych and his father in Cortina at 7.30am on the morning of competition, to make a last-gasp plea for him to not wear the helmet.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Benjamin Sesko saved Michael Carrick's unbeaten start as Manchester United interim manager with a last-gasp equaliser in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against struggling West Ham.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Marseille lost 3-0 at Club Brugge on Wednesday but it took a last-gasp header from Benfica's goalkeeper in a win over Real Madrid to knock Roberto De Zerbi's side out of the competition.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026