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 • Jan. 25, 2026
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 • Jan. 2, 2026
As Remi packed her bags, Margery delivered a parting shot that was nonsensical but somehow devastating: When the big one comes, you won’t even notice it’s happening.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024
The previous commissioner, Dame Vera, had been in the job since 2019 but left with a parting shot at the then-justice secretary, Sir Brandon Lewis, and his predecessor, Dominic Raab, in an open resignation letter.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023
Zack sidled to the door before he fired his parting shot.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
