last word

Example Sentences

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While helpful, those numbers are not the last word, the spokesperson noted.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Even in death, Jackson has the last word.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

In a statement released Wednesday, Live Nation said: “The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter. Pending motions will determine whether the liability and damages rulings stand.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"It sounds sentimental, but he said: 'dad had the last word'."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He traced one finger over the last word, HOME, and he nodded.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack