every last one

Example Sentences

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"I want to thank everyone who keeps fighting to release all political prisoners in Belarus. We must continue until every last one is free," she added in a post on X.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

"We will not compromise on this and will spare no effort until we return all of the deceased hostages, every last one of them," the statement said.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

The insects had a job to do, and the pest scientist wanted every last one out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

“I’m 35, they’re all in their 50s. I’ll outlive them, each and every last one of them.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2024

Broken and cracked and slivered, every last one.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff