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last gasp

adjective as in last-ditch

Strongest matches

Weak matches

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Wales coach Steve Tandy made six changes from the side that beat Japan 24-23 last week thanks to Jarrod Evans' last-gasp penalty, which included the return of centre Joe Hawkins after a 30-month absence and a first cap for Ospreys flanker Harri Deaves.

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All season long, Chicago has pulled off miraculous, last-gasp victories—and Sunday was no different.

Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans secured a last-gasp victory for Wales against Japan with the final kick of the game in Cardiff.

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Trey Yesavage, who had started games one and five for Toronto, gave up Muncy's solo shot in the eighth, before Rojas' last-gasp effort off Jeff Hoffman levelled the scores.

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Replacement lock Jimi Maximin scored a last-gasp try to give surprise leaders Pau a thrilling 30-26 victory over champions Toulouse on Saturday.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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