hindmost

Example Sentences

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There are those who have suggested wiring around those requirements and the devil take the hindmost.

From Washington Times

These awards are their own beast; they follow the beat of their own drum, and if the devil takes the hindmost, it’s just going to have to be that way.

From Los Angeles Times

And today’s quick-buck mentality is in a hurry to extract and burn as much carbon as possible, devil take the hindmost.

From Seattle Times

The others pressed on, but he was ever hindmost, pursued by a groping horror that seemed always just about to seize him; and a rumour came after him like the shadow-sound of many feet.

From Literature

In this article, the writer points out data that suggests defense lawyers who streamline for the sake of efficiency get more cases--devil take the hindmost.

From New York Times