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
Penn State was just getting started even if the Bruins did deliver a parting shot with Martin’s late touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2024
She’s just being awful, just trying to get me in trouble with a parting shot.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
