final stroke

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A swimmer staring in disbelief at the clock after his final stroke.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

But the fate wasn't repeated in 2011 when they won at home, with the final stroke being a six hit by skipper MS Dhoni.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023

It settled about 3 feet from the cup, Rahm missed his eagle putt from just outside 50 feet and Smith rapped in for an 8-under 65, the final stroke of a masterpiece.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022

DeChambeau’s final stroke of the round yielded a par, and he departed the interview area again without addressing print and digital media, speaking only to the Golf Channel and other PGA Tour partners.

From Washington Post • Aug. 28, 2021

What "final stroke" could she have "dealt" him?

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