last hurrah
noun
: a final often valedictory effort, production, or appearance
his unsuccessful Senate run was his last hurrah—
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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
Customers gathered for one last hurrah at the isolated neighborhood watering hole, which is nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2025
That includes four versus the Green Wave in the championship game, his last hurrah at Michie Stadium.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Golden Globe–winning comedy’s last hurrah has been largely met with praise from critics, as the cast proved their comedic abilities once again.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Joe Prince-Wright, Nbc Sports, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Customers gathered for one last hurrah at the isolated neighborhood watering hole, which is nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2025
That includes four versus the Green Wave in the championship game, his last hurrah at Michie Stadium.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Golden Globe–winning comedy’s last hurrah has been largely met with praise from critics, as the cast proved their comedic abilities once again.
—Nigel Smith, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for last hurrah
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“Last hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20hurrah. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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