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

“My whole 2024 mantra has just been ‘Hold On,’ Tems said, referencing the hopeful, valedictory track on “Born in the Wild.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 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

McConnell spoke from the Senate floor in somber, valedictory tones, but he left open the possibility that he might seek another term, declaring at one point: “I’m not going anywhere anytime soon.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

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