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   Hail Mary

   /heɪl ˈmɛːri/

   noun

   • 1. a prayer to the Virgin Mary used chiefly by Roman Catholics, beginning with part of Luke 1:28.
   • 2. a long, typically unsuccessful pass made in a desperate attempt to score late in the game.
   • ▪ a plan or project with little chance of success.

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