last hurrah
noun
: a final often valedictory effort, production, or appearance
his unsuccessful Senate run was his last hurrah—
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The mental gymnastics required to get in with the older girls, dazzle their coach, and enjoy a last hurrah with Grace and Bree are enough to trigger a wave of new emotions in Riley’s brain, all of whom have their own basic schtick.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 June 2024
Here's why Arizonans should care Social Security's problems aren't going away: What that means for your benefits and taxes David Schweikert's last hurrah?
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
Ellen DeGeneres is embarking on one last hurrah in her stand-up career.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
As high school students nationwide don their finest gowns and suits, NPR readers shared their fond memories of their own prom, from spontaneous nosebleeds to last hurrahs for friends.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 May 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 June 2024
Here's why Arizonans should care Social Security's problems aren't going away: What that means for your benefits and taxes David Schweikert's last hurrah?
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
Ellen DeGeneres is embarking on one last hurrah in her stand-up career.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
As high school students nationwide don their finest gowns and suits, NPR readers shared their fond memories of their own prom, from spontaneous nosebleeds to last hurrahs for friends.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 May 2024
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“Last hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20hurrah. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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