Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: Hail Mary

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Usage examples:

And it was during that little tiny interval where I said, ‘Let’s say a prayer,’ – and he might’ve never said a Hail Mary in a long, long time.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/cold-case-trial-noel-long-nora-sheehan-6136906-Aug2023/

And the Cowboys were left heading into another offseason lamenting a loss to the 49ers in the playoffs because they couldn’t get off a Hail Mary to give them a fighting chance.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5424673/cowboys-last-ditch-plays-against-niners-never-have-a-prayer/

Buffalo signal-caller Josh Allen rebounded from a nightmare performance against the Broncos and looked much improved in his decision-making, avoiding turnovers aside from an unfortunate Hail Mary interception at the end of the first half.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/11/20/late-comebacks-and-perfect-passers-everything-you-need-to-know-about-week-11s-sunday-nfl-games/

In a "Hail Mary" attempt to help fill the vacant spots, Drainville is urging those with a degree in a subject taught in schools to take a whack at teaching it.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-teachers-staffing-shortage-1.6945060?cmp=rss

Pass interference was not called as two Bills defenders mugged Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton on the Hail Mary.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/27/sports/bills-got-away-with-pass-interference-on-baker-mayfield-hail-mary/

Rachel Morin’s family throws Hail Mary pass across the country to try to drum up leads in slaying: ‘Why my daughter?’

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/07/news/rachel-morins-family-throws-hail-mary-pass-across-the-country-to-try-to-drum-up-leads-in-slaying/

South Park would go for its own Hail Mary, but it was Cahill who made up for his miscue by picking off Ludwig’s pass to end the first half.

Source: https://tribhssn.triblive.com/east-allegheny-holds-off-south-park-to-advance-to-1st-semifinal-since-1992/

The Blues got a penalty from the first tackle off the kick-off but couldn’t score on a Hail Mary play with the siren sounding.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2023/06/22/nsw-queensland-townsville-womens-state-of-origin-shield/

The last two minutes of the game were crucial, as the Bulldogs trailed 21-19 and faced a 4th down and 20 scenario, putting the pressure on senior quarterback Evan Beaver, who launched a 40-yard Hail Mary to Bryant Carlson in the end zone.

Source: https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/moffat-county-football-earns-upset-with-4th-quarter-comeback-over-elizabeth-in-playoffs/

What followed was some piecemeal redevelopment and a host of Hail Mary passes, each accompanied by the hope that it might be the magical elixir to induce the patient’s recovery.

Source: https://lfpress.com/opinion/columnists/cornies-the-downtown-patient-still-searching-for-cure