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Final hurrah?

In other words, it’s their swansong.

Here are media examples of final, or last hurrah:

1. An uncharacteristically reflective George W. Bush just wrapped up the final press conference of his presidency.

It was not likely to be the last time the nation hears from Mr. Bush before he leaves office: As CBS News’ Peter Maer reports, Press Secretary Dana Perino said that a presidential farewell address is “customary and likely.”

But today’s press conference had the feel of a final hurrah for Mr. Bush, who was perhaps more reflective this morning than he has been at any point in his presidency.

The president had kind words for the press corps, despite the fact that “[s]ometimes I didn’t like the stories that you wrote or reported on.”

After joking that some members of the media had “misunderestimated” him, the president said, “but always the relationship, I have felt, has been professional, and I appreciate it.”

- Bush Reflects In Final News Conference, CBSNews.com, January 12, 2009.

2. Compilers used their two puzzles to slam News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks and lamented the actions of previous employees who created the phone-hacking scandal which brought down the 168-year-old title.