the last word
Example Sentences
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As the June 2 primary nears, the candidates are likely to be more active than ever on social media, in targeted ads and on broadcast television, each hoping to get in the last word.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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
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
He gagged on the last word, and I began to reach for him, only to stop short, afraid my touch would be excruciating.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
