last name

Example Sentences

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Two other children, aged 6 and 5, share her same last name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"It doesn't fit in the neighbourhood, but what are you going to do?" said Joe, who declined to share his last name for privacy reasons.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Till then, we are boiling the water for drinking," said the young sailor, who asked to be identified only by his last name, Pereira.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Crum added that married women who changed their last name will also face difficulty.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

“Your last name is Meecham, sugah,” Lillian answered.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy