final say

Example Sentences

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Wales had the final say, and fitting the try went to one of the few bright sparks of the campaign, in Powell.

From BBC • May 17, 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

The situation has been more confused since the killing of Ali Khamenei, who was leader since 1989 and had the final say on all major issues, making his stance clear in regular televised speeches.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Although the five-member panel is the final authority on whether a police shooting is in or out of policy, the chief has final say on officer discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Congress had the final say, however, and now the time for the big vote had come.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson