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

When I started out in management, I always believed I had the responsibility to be the first into the training ground and last out in the evening.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“You can’t plan any of that stuff. Who knows if it ever works out. But yeah, to get that one last out was pretty cool.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

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

Then at night he sat at his bench, cleaning old springs and wheels and trying to make the work last out until bedtime.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers