last gasp
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
These storms may represent the last gasp of Southern California’s rainy season, which typically ends in April.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 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
"We are seeing the last gasp of a humanitarian system built on humanitarian principles," António Guterres told the UN Security Council.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
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
