last name

Example Sentences

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"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

President Trump released mock-up images of a gleaming glass tower emblazoned with his last name that will serve as his presidential library once he leaves office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

“Langston? Any chance your last name is Hughes?”

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome