last hurrah
noun
: a final often valedictory effort, production, or appearance
his unsuccessful Senate run was his last hurrah—
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Here’s to another year of first-class culinary adventures, and the final five restaurants that have made December’s ‘where to eat and drink in London’ shortlist—each deserving of a first and/or last hurrah.
—Lela London, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Taurasi will become the first basketball player to compete in six Olympics, and this will likely be the 42-year-old’s last hurrah on the Olympic stage.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 8 July 2024
The film's final scene is the perfect embodiment of the twist endings horror movies are known for, and Sleepaway Camp's last hurrah lifts the movie from average slasher to unforgettable status.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Krasinski previously spoke to PEOPLE about keeping Carell's last hurrah under wraps in an earlier interview.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lela London, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Taurasi will become the first basketball player to compete in six Olympics, and this will likely be the 42-year-old’s last hurrah on the Olympic stage.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 8 July 2024
The film's final scene is the perfect embodiment of the twist endings horror movies are known for, and Sleepaway Camp's last hurrah lifts the movie from average slasher to unforgettable status.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Krasinski previously spoke to PEOPLE about keeping Carell's last hurrah under wraps in an earlier interview.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Last hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20hurrah. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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