final stroke

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

On the day he quit, Chapman signed out as "John Lennon," crossing the name out with the final stroke of his pen.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2020

Now that the end was all but attained, and it wanted but one final stroke for Amy to be lost to Charles for ever!

From It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) by Wood, Mrs. Henry