Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: last-ditch

Synonyms:

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

Antonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Antonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Usage examples:

A community group has launched a last-ditch attempt to have a collection of historic 14th and 15th century grave slabs restored and protected.

Source: https://www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/2023/08/03/final-bid-to-protect-historic-grave-slabs/

A last-ditch weekend spending agreement avoided a U.S. government shutdown but left pro-Ukraine officials in Washington scrambling on Monday to determine the best path forward for securing approval for billions more assistance for Kyiv.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-congress-debates-ukraine-aid-as-pentagon-warns-money-running-low

And the PIP wasn’t issued as but as a last-ditch effort after trying everything else.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/this-woman-put-her-boyfriend-on-a-performance-improvement-plan_uk_64006fa1e4b072dc5958a3a9

A scramble ensued in the box following the rebound, with some last-ditch defending from the keeping the ball out of the net.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-town-2-qpr-1-terriers-reap-rewards-of-swift-start-as-darren-moore-picks-up-first-win-4380553

Austrian tycoon Rene Benko’s Signa filed for insolvency after a last-ditch attempt to raise emergency funding failed, making the co-owner of New York’s Chrysler building one of the most prominent casualties of Europe’s property crisis.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41279575.html

City had to chase the game and James Scott replaced Kite, but it was Argyle pushing for the second goal, only a last-ditch Alex Hartridge challenge stopped Hardie making it two.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/sport/football/match-reports/exeter-city-0-plymouth-argyle-8354816

Clacton responded well and had a spell of pressure during which Halstead almost presented McKenzie with a goal however a last-ditch block prevented him from taking advantage of the error.

Source: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/sport/football/23752328.halstead-town-draw-fc-clacton-thrilling-encounter/?ref=rss

Collomp believes the letter to Cahan was a last-ditch attempt to appeal to the JLC.

Source: https://forward.com/culture/555245/seeking-relatives-forverts-column-letters-holocaust-survivors/

“Donald Trump is once again making a last-ditch bid to help a former aide avoid prosecution for defying the Jan.

Source: https://politicalwire.com/2023/01/23/mccarthy-appoints-hardliners-to-rules-committee/

Duhan van der Merwe’s late try and a last-ditch defensive stand was enough for Scotland to win the old trophy for the third year in a row for the first time in more than half a century.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/england-vs-scotland-live-stream-latest-score-six-nations-2023-watch-tv-result-lineups-b1057911.html

House Republicans are holding closed-door conference meeting on Tuesday morning, where embattled Leader Kevin McCarthy made his last-ditch appeal for the Speaker's gavel.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11595037/Kevin-McCarthys-fate-hangs-balance-makes-ditch-appeal-House-Speaker-vote.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

In a last-ditch attempt, he manipulates the two actors into working on a Christmas radio show with him.

Source: https://thegriff.ca/review-stages-season-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-stages-season-3

In a last-ditch attempt to have officers transport her son to the hospital, Ba told them her son was on parole for burglary and hadn't been checking in with his parole officer - a violation.

Source: https://abc13.com/harris-county-mental-health-man-with-schizophrenia-attacked-in-jail-issue-taken-to/13442253/

“It still needs a moment of quality from the players or a moment of skill, whether that be our goalkeeper, last-ditch defending or the goal.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/23841448.southampton-pay-price-poor-finishing-draw-rotherham/?ref=rss

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters marched on the main highway into Jerusalem on Saturday evening in a last-ditch show of force aimed at blocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul.

Source: https://www.mymcmurray.com/2023/07/22/thousands-march-on-jerusalem-as-former-israeli-officials-beg-netanyahu-to-halt-legislation-overhaul/

Judge Eric Davis announced the last-ditch agreement after the 12 jurors had been selected and the court was readying to hear opening arguments in the $1.6 billion lawsuit brought by voting machine company Dominion.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/fox-news-settles-1.6-bn-defamation-case

Russell Dingwall’s free-kick was saved by Darren Jamieson in the 35th minute, and this was followed a minute later by a last-ditch tackle on Mitchell Taylor to spare the blushes of the Stenny defence after they had given the ball away cheaply.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/elgin-city/6307148/allan-hale-i-saw-signs-of-team-i-want-elgin-city-to-be-despite-defeat-to-stenhousemuir/

Sergio Garcia, who began his seamless Ryder Cup career in 1999, attempted a last-ditch attempt to make good with the European tour and get to Rome.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/09/27/rory-mcilroy-once-called-ryder-cup-an-exhibition-he-knows-better-now/

The Bucks could have had more but for some last-ditch defending but City managed to keep the score down to just the two heading into the break.

Source: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/23658070.worcester-city-beaten-3-2-telford-united-pre-season-friendly/?ref=rss