last name

Example Sentences

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From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"Film work has definitely been impacted by AI... it's really kicked us down," said Laura, 35, a director of photography in London, who preferred not to share her last name for professional reasons.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

ProPublica is withholding her last name because she fears being deported.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

James's last name didn't feature in Michelle's paternal line - he wasn't her father.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“How about your last name? Carter, is it? How’d you get that?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech