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
And the judge's parting shot carried, perhaps, just a hint of exasperation.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024
She is evasive when asked about reported sightings of Navarro — who we see walking onto the ice, alone, then standing on a porch next to Danvers in the parting shot of the season.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2024
She’s just being awful, just trying to get me in trouble with a parting shot.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
