last-ditch
Example Sentences
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There had been last-ditch efforts to salvage FCAS.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The move marks EQT’s last-ditch attempt to reach a friendly deal after some Intertek shareholders signaled they wanted the company to engage with its suitor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
But an alert Gabriel put in a last-ditch effort, applying just enough pressure to distract Simeone as he got his shot away and save Saliba's blushes.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
A last-ditch effort to broker a merger between the rival leagues took place in the White House in February 2025 when President Trump hosted Al-Rumayyan, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
I only used it in dire emergencies as a last-ditch means of escape, or when I needed to get somewhere in a big hurry.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
