Harry saw him reach the shore, as a final stab of lightning rocketed across the sky.

The pad stayed in place and absorbed one final stab of Tocchet's stick at a rebound.

But the brutality of the final stab becomes an image that also extends the murder into political metaphor.

That was the particular moment Miss Hastings chose for the final reckless stab.

Her masts shot straight up into the air as if she were making one final stab at survival.

But then,' Louis flashed another glossy smile as he delivered the final stab, 'the British are such good losers.

There was a final little stab of pain in his thigh as the shunt popped out, leaving a neat eyelike wound.

"No." Disappointed at not ferreting out information that would help his client, Parks made a final stab.

Claymore said in a final stab at jocularity.

That was the final stab with the icicle.