final say
Example Sentences
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The court held that the designation on file has the final say, regardless of how long ago it was signed or how much had changed since.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
After succeeding his father as supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in theory sits at the top of Iran's theocratic system in a post-for-life with the final say on all significant policy matters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
They have already shut out Spain, but I don't see them stopping Argentina, who are probably the most streetwise team in the tournament, and you cannot look past Lionel Messi having the final say.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Sunday’s vote tally is technically preliminary—a rapid and highly accurate count that in past elections served as the final say on the winner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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
