the last word
Example Sentences
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Police commissioner Kumar's comments, however, are unlikely to be the last word in the case.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Live Nation responded to the ruling in a statement that 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 • May 5, 2026
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
The former means not accepting other people’s opinions, always blowing best, having the last word; in short, all those unpleasant traits for which I’m known.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
