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last gasp



ADJECTIVE
last-ditch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
desperate eleventh-hour final last-chance last-minute last-resort


Example Sentences

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That proved to be the last gasp for the American attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

When billionaire Ted Turner made his last gasp effort to thwart the WWE’s nationwide dominance via his World Championship Wrestling promotion, he made Hogan his star attraction in a clear shot at McMahon.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2025

It was the last gasp of a time when the divide between consumer and star was not only hyper-delineated but also rarely crossed.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

Only a spectacular last gasp tackle denied Rosella Ayane a tap-in.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

With its last gasp of life, the drone pulled up, narrowly missing the windows but crashing onto the roof of the control tower.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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