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Hail Mary play

noun as in Hail Mary

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It’s a bold, Hail Mary play by local Republicans.

The Denver Broncos pull off a "Hail Mary" play alongside the rest of the NFL plays of the week from the second round of games.

From BBC

App State has played twice at home since its win at Kyle Field, and needed a Hail Mary play on the final play to win the first one before losing 32-28 to James Madison on Saturday.

Designed to stretch the field vertically, opening up space either underneath, over the middle of the field, or deep, four verts isn’t just your favorite Hail Mary play call on Madden.

The Capitol attack was a Hail Mary play, a last chance for Trump to remain president, or at least kick it into the House.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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