last name

Example Sentences

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Yurien, the daughter of Mario, an Ambiance worker who was also detained, spoke at the press conference and chose not to use her last name.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"When my younger daughter told me about it on the phone, and then sent me a screenshot of the file, I was quite surprised," said Corinna, who asked that AFP not use her last name.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

ProPublica is withholding her last name because she fears being deported.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

People "hear my last name and know that I am of French descent and they make a false connection to the European tropes of a Parisian lifestyle".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Since Dari’s last name starts with a K, his locker is in the exact middle of the hallway—halfway between Twig’s and my lockers.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller