last-ditch

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Samsung management and union leaders resumed talks on Monday in a last-ditch effort to avoid a strike.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Webb confirmed the move after explaining why disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the correct decision.

From BBC • May 12, 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

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

Her knees threatened to buckle as she reached the stairs and made a last-ditch attempt to stay upright.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny