parting shot

Example Sentences

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Powell’s term as Fed chair is already supposed to end in May — so the investigation comes more as a parting shot as Powell decides whether to serve out his term as a Fed governor.

From MarketWatch

He did take a parting shot at ESPN, pointing out on social media that every analyst on the network’s “College GameDay” show picked Georgia to win.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s my parting shot,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

And the judge's parting shot carried, perhaps, just a hint of exasperation.

From BBC

Penn State was just getting started even if the Bruins did deliver a parting shot with Martin’s late touchdown pass.

From Los Angeles Times