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Recent Examples of last ditch
In the parking lot of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA, city council candidates stood flagging down prospective voters, a last ditch effort to garner votes.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Hunter Harris: Suggesting that Democrats, as sort of a last ditch effort to save democracy, nominate Mitt Romney.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
In a last ditch effort between program, city and county officials, the project might survive the chopping block.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Former President Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen lost a last ditch bid Monday to revive a lawsuit claiming his former boss sent him back to prison as retaliation after the Supreme Court passed on the case.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Hunter Harris: Suggesting that Democrats, as sort of a last ditch effort to save democracy, nominate Mitt Romney.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
In a last ditch effort between program, city and county officials, the project might survive the chopping block.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Former President Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen lost a last ditch bid Monday to revive a lawsuit claiming his former boss sent him back to prison as retaliation after the Supreme Court passed on the case.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
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The lake is 454 feet long, 137 feet wide, 1,131 feet around and holds more than 2 million gallons of hot water, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: Ticketmaster and other ticket sellers have often found themselves in hot water for inflated pricing, botched ticket releases and junk fees.—
Paige Hopkins,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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The building includes about 4,100 square feet of commercial space at the corner of Packard and Layton avenues ― 900 square feet less than initial plans.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The bar on the corner of Pope Street and Frankfort Avenue also now offers high tea in the afternoon complete with tiered trays of finger sandwiches, sweets, and savory items.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Feb. 2025
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Weekly Newsletter Get your fix of JSTOR Daily’s best stories in your inbox each Thursday.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s no better place to get your fashion fix than France.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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At the eleventh hour, the expectant buyer sent over a 200-page security review questionnaire.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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When corporate leaders make decisions in a vacuum, communications teams are left scrambling to create strategies at the eleventh hour or sometimes even after the fact.—
Nick Karoglou,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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His new spot was in the same DUMBO location as his original Grimaldi’s, and next door to Ciolli’s present-day Grimaldi’s.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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An offshore barrier reef helps keep the beach's water gentle and calm and also makes for an exciting snorkeling spot. 6.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Compounding the sector’s overall predicament was the collapse of the federal government in December, forcing snap elections scheduled for Feb. 23.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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Much like the Europeans, Trump looks at the Taiwanese and has little sympathy with their predicament.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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If meat isn’t on the menu, this handy tool can mix and mash up other foods, including fruits for jam.—
Amber Guetebier,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Kirby’s big jam came right after Abalos, his good buddy and former AAU teammate, filled the lane and slammed home a rebound.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Season with a pinch of nutmeg for added warmth and flavor.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2025
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Add a pinch of salt, the lime juice, and the canna–olive oil mixture.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Last ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20ditch. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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