last name
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"When he speaks, I think of Barack Obama," said Mary, a canvasser in her 60s who did not give her last name.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Everything is expensive, so it does not surprise me that Halloween candy is expensive too," said Mallory, who declined to give her last name.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The last name of iconic Lakers centers is placed above their number on a wall at the team’s practice facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
On busy nights, I’d estimate the wait, scribble down a last name, party size and pager number in black pen, then hand over a pleasantly hefty plastic puck.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Our first seating chart was alphabetical, and Libby was behind me, because her last name is Gast.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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