last hurrah
Americannoun
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a politician's final campaign.
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any final attempt, competition, performance, success, or the like.
his last hurrah as a college football star.
Etymology
Origin of last hurrah
From The Last Hurrah, a novel (1956) by U.S. author Edwin O'Connor (1918–68)
Example Sentences
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The question is whether there is one last hurrah, whether one innings or a wider upturn that can last through to the 2027 World Cup.
From BBC
With confidence growing, the 27th and lowest-ranked team in the tournament are plotting one last hurrah -- a giant-killing against Group C leaders the West Indies in Kolkata on Wednesday.
From Barron's
Fellow fan Gracie Eccles, 22, tells Newsbeat that hearing that the band are not hanging up their guitars is "music to my ears" following speculation online the new song could be their last hurrah.
From BBC
They’re having one last hurrah, and the memories are going to be priceless.
From Los Angeles Times
In fact, she’s calling the tour her “one last hurrah.”
From Los Angeles Times
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