last out

Example Sentences

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But his position looks fraught, with most investors and analysts now betting that he won’t last out the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Because, it turns out, after 18 years, it was Kershaw’s last out as a Dodger.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

But with the Dodgers down to their last out, the Yankees' decision to intentionally walk the dangerous Mookie Betts, loading the bases for Freeman, backfired spectacularly.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

Jayasuriya edged Matthew Potts to the juggling Brook at second slip, Vishwa Fernando was palpably lbw to Woakes and Chandimal last out by skying Potts to sub fielder Harry Singh at deep cover.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

He’d hoped to recruit the Heartrender Nina Zenik at some point, but now she looked like she might not last out the month—all jutting bones, dark hollows, and trembling hands.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo