last hurrah
noun
: a final often valedictory effort, production, or appearance
his unsuccessful Senate run was his last hurrah—
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The book, by Marco Ramirez, rigs a narrative between the album’s recording and the club’s last hurrah, and at the show’s heart are songs from the album, many of them pulsating Cuban standards rich in subtext.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
Then there’s Oregon senior Jadyn Mays, third in this race last year, looking to close out her career with one last hurrah.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, the Jets will begin yet another quest to find their franchise quarterback, and Rodgers will see what else is out there for him — one last hurrah with another team, or retirement.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Chelsea’s star core eroded quickly in 2011 aside from its sensational last hurrah in winning the Champions League in 2012.
—Joe Prince-Wright, Nbc Sports, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
Then there’s Oregon senior Jadyn Mays, third in this race last year, looking to close out her career with one last hurrah.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, the Jets will begin yet another quest to find their franchise quarterback, and Rodgers will see what else is out there for him — one last hurrah with another team, or retirement.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Chelsea’s star core eroded quickly in 2011 aside from its sensational last hurrah in winning the Champions League in 2012.
—Joe Prince-Wright, Nbc Sports, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Last hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20hurrah. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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