last hurrah
noun
: a final often valedictory effort, production, or appearance
his unsuccessful Senate run was his last hurrah—
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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
Tomorrow and Wednesday will feel like one last hurrah of summer, with gusty winds and temperatures reaching the 80s.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2024
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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
Tomorrow and Wednesday will feel like one last hurrah of summer, with gusty winds and temperatures reaching the 80s.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Last hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20hurrah. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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