last-ditch stand

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• The soldiers made a brave last-ditch stand to defend the bridge.
• The soldiers made a last-ditch stand against the overwhelming enemy forces.
• The company is making a last-ditch stand against bankruptcy.
• In a last-ditch stand, the company tried to negotiate a new deal to avoid bankruptcy.
• Local residents staged a last-ditch stand to stop the construction.
• The politician announced his last-ditch stand to save the controversial bill.
• This legal appeal represents his last-ditch stand for freedom.
• It was a last-ditch stand for the team, needing a goal in the final minutes to stay in the tournament.
• The rebels prepared for a last-ditch stand in the mountains.
• Despite being outnumbered, they decided to make a last-ditch stand to protect their homeland.
• The team put up a last-ditch stand in the final minutes of the game.
• Her last-ditch stand against the eviction notice proved unsuccessful.
• It was a last-ditch stand by the old regime to maintain power.
• The rebels prepared for a last-ditch stand as government troops advanced.
• Environmentalists are making a last-ditch stand to save the forest.
• He made a last-ditch stand in court, presenting new evidence at the very last moment.
• The senator made a last-ditch stand to block the legislation.
• This is our last-ditch stand; if we fail now, all hope is lost.
• Their last-ditch stand prevented the enemy from advancing immediately.
• The environmental activists took a last-ditch stand to prevent the forest from being cut down.