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
And as for any news on what direction her fourth album might take, for once she was short of words, giving a shrug, a cheeky smile and a parting shot of: "I dunno. We'll see."
From BBC • Apr. 28, 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
Zack sidled to the door before he fired his parting shot.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
