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Recent Examples of last ditch
In the parking lot of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA, city council candidates stood flagging down prospective voters, a last ditch effort to garner votes.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Hunter Harris: Suggesting that Democrats, as sort of a last ditch effort to save democracy, nominate Mitt Romney.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
In a last ditch effort between program, city and county officials, the project might survive the chopping block.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Former President Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen lost a last ditch bid Monday to revive a lawsuit claiming his former boss sent him back to prison as retaliation after the Supreme Court passed on the case.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Hunter Harris: Suggesting that Democrats, as sort of a last ditch effort to save democracy, nominate Mitt Romney.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2024
In a last ditch effort between program, city and county officials, the project might survive the chopping block.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Former President Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen lost a last ditch bid Monday to revive a lawsuit claiming his former boss sent him back to prison as retaliation after the Supreme Court passed on the case.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditch
Noun
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The food truck got out of hot water by getting hot water before the third inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Owner Letty Ketner sealed the moment by bringing over a tableside pot of hot water with an assortment of teas to choose from.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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There were kids to play with right around the corner.—
Will Bahr,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The second goal for the Americans came in the 78th minute off a beautiful strike from Caden Clark into the top corner.—
Kyle Foley,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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Wall Street is expecting the company’s same-store sales to fall for the fourth consecutive quarter as consumers in the U.S. and China opt to get their caffeine fix elsewhere.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Maryland finished the stretch without two key contributors because of injury and is looking for fixes after three straight losses.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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When corporate leaders make decisions in a vacuum, communications teams are left scrambling to create strategies at the eleventh hour or sometimes even after the fact.—
Nick Karoglou,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Unless something changes at the eleventh hour, the ban appears set to take effect on Jan. 19.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2025
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During the Mariel boatlift, the spot became a drop-off point for Cuban migrants who wanted to avoid the immigration officials waiting for them at official ports of entry.—
Nicolas Rivero,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Giada De Laurentiis Giada De Laurentiis has secured her spot as one of the network's longest-running chefs after being discovered in 2002 by an executive who read about her and her family in Food & Wine, per the Food Network's site.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Willard didn’t envy Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s predicament against Maryland’s big men.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Though bucks are known to get their antlers tangled up during fights on rare occasions, this predicament was particularly challenging — and called for very steady aim, according to wildlife officials.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Swap out cheddar for goat cheese to make creamy mac 'n cheese, or impress guests with a spread of goat cheese, crackers, and jams at your next dinner party.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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The ability of some vacuum sealers to work with mason jars and canisters also means that things like sauces, jams, and dry goods can be locked away in airtight conditions too.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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Drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle it with a pinch of salt and pepper to boost healthy fats and flavor.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Maryland feels the primary pinch Deep-blue Maryland has been a stronghold for Democrats in general elections for decades.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Jan. 2025
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