last word

Example Sentences

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Those last words seem to touch a nerve, and Papá says, “Hijica, be careful.”

From Literature

His voice cut out a little on the last word, so it barely squeaked past his lips.

From Literature

Echo is presumably the tragic nymph of mythology who was cursed by Hera to be little more than a voice that could only repeat the last words spoken to her.

From The Wall Street Journal

He wouldn't be drawn on whether it was one of his own team who leaked his plans to defect, but you can be sure today won't be the last word on that.

From BBC

I have to squeeze the last words out, but I say them.

From Literature