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last chance

NOUN
ultimatum
Synonyms
STRONGEST
warning
STRONG
conditions demand
WEAK
final notice final proposal final terms final warning final word last offer last word sticking point
ADJECTIVE
last-ditch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
do-or-die frantic last-gasp
WEAK
desperate eleventh-hour final last-chance last-minute last-resort

Example Sentences

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This was probably not his last chance - but it was undoubtedly his best.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the Spurs on the brink of elimination in Game 6, giving Wembanyama’s purpose-built home-court advantage one last chance to provide the crucial edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The latest results suggest the upheaval will be a last chance for the group to secure its position in a games market that has become ultra-competitive in recent years.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Watkins himself admitted changes in the squad are expected this summer and so this current run represents the last chance to achieve something together.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“This might be your last chance, Linda,” Mrs. Richardson said gently.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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