GENEVA AP -- In what experts called a last-ditch "nuclear option," the Swiss National Bank set a ceiling Tuesday on the value of its currency, which has skyrocketed as traders worldwide frantically search for a safe haven in volatile times.
In what experts called a last-ditch "nuclear option," the Swiss National Bank set a ceiling Tuesday on the value of its currency, which has skyrocketed as traders worldwide frantically search for a safe haven in volatile times. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Workers have been pouring a mixture of seawater and boron into the No. 1 and No. 3 reactors in what experts have called a last-ditch attempt to prevent a meltdown -- a catastrophic failure of the reactor core, with a potential for widespread radiation release. ❋ Unknown (2011)
The central bank is exercising what many analysts in recent weeks had called the last-ditch "nuclear option" because of the uncertain effects and risks to the strong Swiss economy. ❋ Unknown (2011)
The central bank is exercising what many analysts in recent weeks had called the last-ditch nuclear option'' because of the uncertain effects and risks to the strong Swiss economy. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Over the past two weeks, Democratic and transportation supporters floated a last-ditch effort to make train riders aware of the tunnel issue, handing out leaflets and taking out advertisements. ❋ Lisa Fleisher (2010)
These complicated rail projects were a last-ditch efforts to save executive business districts. ❋ Admin (2009)
I was in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, the day the war was declared over, and the body of Prabhakaran, killed in last-ditch fighting, was displayed on television, as government forces mopped up the final few hundred yards of Tamil Tiger territory. ❋ Unknown (2009)
We knew it might come down to a last-ditch situation like this. ❋ Howard Gordon (2011)
Research by Shelter shows says millions using credit cards in last-ditch attempt to keep roof over their heads ❋ Unknown (2011)
Prime Minister George Papandreou reshuffled the Greek cabinet Friday in a last-ditch effort to gain popular support at home for his government's fiscal austerity and privatization plans. ❋ Takis Michas (2011)
RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates — One of the world's longest-serving monarchs died here Wednesday, passing power to his heir apparent as another royal family member made a last-ditch effort to claim control. ❋ Chip Cummins (2010)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Prime Minister John Key will meet film executives from Time Warner Inc. on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to keep the two-part, US$500 million "Lord of the Rings" prequel, "The Hobbit," in New Zealand, a government spokeswoman said. ❋ Rebecca Howard (2010)
Myspace lowered the ax on its global work force, cutting 500 of its more than 1,000 employees, part of a last-ditch attempt to steady the stumbling social-media site. ❋ Russell Adams (2011)
He travelled to Jaitapur last month, shepherding a team of scientists, experts and officials, in a last-ditch effort to mollify protestors and allay fears about environmental and safety concerns--but without success. ❋ Unknown (2011)
In a last-ditch effort, Brock Akil tried revamping The Game into a one-hour dramedy, but the CW didn't bite. ❋ Unknown (2011)
News Corp.'s Myspace is cutting 500 of its more than 1,000 employees, part of a last-ditch attempt to steady the social-media site. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Given the number of last-ditch Zionists that President Obama has surrounded himself with, Rahm Immanuel being the most influential, is it any wonder that Obama would appoint someone like Ross to be “special adviser” on Iran. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Making sure that we were “really married” was another tranquilizer for the soul, a last-ditch defense against sickness and dying and eternal damnation. ❋ Annia Ciezadlo (2011)
In a last-ditch effort to end [Holder's] long-winded rant, I [let loose] a huge [belch]. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2011)
As a last ditch effort to become [the cool kid] and bring down all the jocks that shoved him in his locker and and threw him into piles of horse manure, Gerry turned to UrbanDictionary.com, where he could freely post definitions like "Gerry is [da man]" and "Joe Sparks is a poop-eating [twatfaced] loser". ❋ Nick D (2004)
[Fuck you] [namz] for this last-minute-ditch. ❋ Last-minute-ditch (2015)
