parting shot
Example Sentences
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Despite the parting shot from Kennedy, the US health secretary still speaks with Tedros on a regular basis.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
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
At that point, she fired a parting shot over her shoulder.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
