last laugh

Example Sentences

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Though early in forecasting both the bursting of the internet bubble and the bear market during the global financial crisis, Grantham had the last laugh.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

The American, however, had the last laugh, fighting back from a dismal first set to win 0-6 6-3 6-2.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

While Spanish sensation Alcaraz bumped his Italian rival from the season-ending world number one spot, Sinner had the last laugh by edging him to retain his ATP Finals title in Turin.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The last laugh is the heel’s lucrative game, and he is the one sorely laughing last.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

In the end, though, Joe Louis would have the last laugh.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown