final say

Example Sentences

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Ultimately TSA officers have the final say of whether an item is allowed through a checkpoint, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Yet at nearly 95 years old, the younger of the two brothers who led the Cuban revolution continues to be the man who has the final say on the country’s most important matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“While the market continues to price a full resumption of flows, a number of shippers/insurers may be reluctant to rush back in with Iran having a final say on passage.”

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran ultimately has the final say, regardless of what the minister might say.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Even if he wanted to take us with him, how could he possibly persuade the Nazi administrators, especially Amon Goeth, who had absolute final say over us, to go along with such a crazy scheme?

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson