valedictory

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Conservative lawyers and pundits marked the occasion by publishing laudatory articles that had, to me, a distinctly valedictory feel to them.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Hunter Biden joined his family onstage this week in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, where President Biden gave a valedictory address and the crowd roared, “Thank you, Joe.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

Speaking in her valedictory speech, Mrs May said being an MP "is the best job in the world" despite what she called "its frustrations".

From BBC • May 24, 2024

McCarthy noted during his valedictory press conference that he got a text message from a former opponent of one of the eight Republicans who voted against him, Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

In February of 1796, Washington had first approached Alexander Hamilton about drafting some kind of valedictory statement.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis