last word

Example Sentences

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Richarlison, the pantomime villain, had the last word as he, above all, answered Tudor's call to fight.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

In the opera, it so happens, the ghosts of Akhnaten, his wife and mother, have the last word in a glorious trio.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Gyokeres had the last word, holding off Archie Gray to fire home in stoppage time as Tottenham fans flooded to the exits.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

If the 20-point plan entails establishing free economic zones, Ukrainian people will have the last word through a vote on the entire deal, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

It was my mom who was always harping on her, but this sort of feels like maybe Lucy got the last word.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy