last stand

Examples (10)

• The small group of soldiers made a last stand against the overwhelming enemy forces.
• Facing bankruptcy, the company decided to make a last stand with a desperate marketing campaign.
• This election feels like the candidate's last stand to save his political career.
• They knew it was their last stand to protect their ancient traditions from modernization.
• Despite being outnumbered, the rebels prepared for their last stand in the mountains.
• The lawyer, with little evidence left, made a passionate last stand in court.
• It was a heroic last stand, but ultimately, they were defeated.
• He vowed to make a last stand against the disease, fighting it with all his might.
• The environmental activists are making a last stand to prevent the forest from being cut down.
• The old champion, past his prime, decided to make one last stand in the ring.