final say

Example Sentences

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It will also be useful if he is buying in a co-op whose board has the final say on whether he’s admitted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Yet at nearly 95 years old, the younger of the two brothers who led the Cuban revolution continues to be the man who has the final say on the country’s most important matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The parliament's text will form the basis of its negotiations with member states, which usually have the final say over the budget.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Although the five-member panel is the final authority on whether a police shooting is in or out of policy, the chief has final say on officer discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Congress had the final say, however, and now the time for the big vote had come.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson