Sentence examples similar to a last-ditch replacement from inspiring English sources

The fate of the repeal effort looked to be sealed on Tuesday, when a last-ditch attempt to force a vote to abolish the health law without a replacement fell short of support.

IT WAS a last-ditch move by a desperate politician.

"It appears to be a last-ditch effort".

In a last-ditch effort, he sent her the necklace.

"You finished?" "Wally!" I blubber, a last-ditch plea.

A last-ditch effort to salvage trade negotiations has failed.

A last-ditch effort to resurrect it was not successful.

As a last-ditch effort, they hired a stripper.

"It was a last-ditch effort," Dr. Himick said.

Facial reconstruction is very much a last-ditch thing.

"This sounds like a last-ditch desperate effort.