swansong

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And in a bigger twist, Simon Cowell let tonight's castoff know in no uncertain terms that her swansong was going to be her final solo performance on the Idol stage.

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  • And in a bigger twist, Simon Cowell let tonight's castoff know in no uncertain terms that her swansong was going to be her final solo performance on the Idol stage. —  In Case You Didn't Know
  • A lot of people would have hoped the global financial and economic slowdown would now be entering its swansong - or at least that the swansong would be in sight.
  • President George W. Bush, whose popularity has plummeted to near record lows, was to be only a sideshow, given less than 10 minutes via video link for his swansong with his party after eight turbulent years in the White House. —  Turkish Press
  • There was still time for a swansong from Barry Murphy who looked elusive as he returned to the fold. —  Welcome to the Limerick Post on the web
  • Her swansong, which she said was inspired by "tribal dress and ornaments" was airy and graceful. —  Sawf News - Fashions
 

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