pièce de résistance
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The late flip of Dixon-Wyatt proved to be the pièce de résistance Wednesday from general manager Chad Bowden, whose arrival less than a year ago has transformed the Trojans’ recruiting operation.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
As the pièce de résistance, she harnessed herself to a Chevy Silverado — which itself was attached to a food truck trailer — and dragged it 40 feet in 40 seconds.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024
If you want to buy a Birkin bag, the pièce de résistance from the French luxury retailer Hermès, you should know that you probably can’t.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024
I can’t remember what inspired me to choose caramel as the pièce de résistance, but I am so glad that’s where we landed.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023
His dear friend Joachim was to the end the pièce de résistance of these gatherings.
From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II by Barrington, Mrs. Russell
