every last one

Example Sentences

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My birthday is in October, and all my family members knew what to give me until I’d collected every last one.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

"We will not compromise on this and will spare no effort until we return all of the deceased hostages, every last one of them," the statement said.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

In a statement on social media, she said: "Prayers up for all my sisters god please wrap yo arms around every last one of them."

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

“I’m 35, they’re all in their 50s. I’ll outlive them, each and every last one of them.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2024

I move on to the next and realize Dad’s patience is in every last one of these beads.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera