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Recent Examples of last ditch
What to watch: Sullivan is traveling to Israel, Egypt and Qatar this week in a last ditch effort to reach a deal before Trump's inauguration in less than six weeks.
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Last summer, as Bayern made a last ditch attempt to sign Palhinha, the prospect of losing both Aleksandar Mitrovic and Palhinha in one summer was unpalatable.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
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.
—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
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Last summer, as Bayern made a last ditch attempt to sign Palhinha, the prospect of losing both Aleksandar Mitrovic and Palhinha in one summer was unpalatable.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
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Since cool tones fade faster than warm tones, Rez recommends, avoid washing your hair with hot water and do use color-safe shampoos to prolong the color.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
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After washing the board with a sponge and hot soapy water, use a metal bench scraper or spatula to scrape the surface, then rinse with hot water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yes, there might be a few more days on which a jacket or little beanie could provide a little extra comfort, but sunnier and warmer days are just around the corner.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton started the 19-lap race on pole, held off his longtime rival Max Verstappen on the opening corners, and then simply cruised away from the rest of the field to complete the win.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Mar. 2025
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Another common-sense fix is court notifications, which many cities and states have already implemented or are considering.—
Lisel Petis,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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When word of the funding threats came down, some grant-giving meetings were cancelled at the eleventh hour.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The group then marched to CUNY’s City College in Harlem, where Gov. Hochul was scheduled to speak at a workforce event that was called off at the eleventh hour.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The good news is that La Mirada has earned a spot in the Boras Classic South championship game after a 10-2 semifinal victory over Mater Dei on Thursday.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Athletics starting rotation to start the season is Severino, JP Sears, Osvaldo Bido, offseason acquisition Jeffrey Springs and the youngest pitcher 23-year-old Joey Estes, who earned the spot ahead of Mitch Spence.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Chantelle and Kelly, two flight attendants on vacation in the U.K., spoke to Newsweek about their unique predicament.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the Heat’s case, the franchise’s unfortunate predicament stems mostly from personnel decisions involving veteran players, decisions largely made by team president Pat Riley with input from several others.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Brown had just gotten out of his own jam in the top of the inning to end his outing.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Skubal used his calling-card changeup to escape a jam early.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Keep reading for our go-to wrinkle-removing methods that work in a pinch.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Use a volcanic-rock molcajete or mortar and pestle to smash the fruit and serve, perhaps with a pinch of cilantro chopped on top.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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