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Last Gasp

Definition: The final or ultimate attempt, effort, or breath before a situation ends or before one's demise.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The final act or attempt made when all previous efforts have failed.

Example Sentence: Despite being behind, the team made one last gasp effort to win the game.

Sense 2: The final breath or dying act before death or the end of something.

Example Sentence: The terminally ill patient took a last gasp of air before peacefully passing away.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to something that is extremely late in occurring, near the end.

Example Sentence: The last gasp decision to change the venue caused a lot of confusion.

Part of Speech: Verb (used with object)

Sense 1: To do something as a final effort or attempt.

Example Sentence: The young entrepreneur last gasped an innovative marketing strategy to save her failing business.

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