last shot
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But Jackson’s October 1984 episode was above all a political act — “this last shot at America’s mind,” he calls it in a monologue that’s part victory lap, part wake-up call.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2026
Fans follow athletes, not faceless national delegations, and they crave story lines: the comeback, the last shot, the breakthrough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
Four years ago, he lost a spot in mixed doubles for the Beijing Olympics on the last shot at trials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
His last shot at diplomacy with the reclusive dictator ended with no breakthroughs - despite two summits that captivated the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
And then he stifles a sob with the last shot.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
