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last word

noun as in authoritative statement

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adjective as in extremely stylish

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As they held up candles and cellphone lights, Young reminded them that “darkness never has the last word.”

His last words were recorded in Scott's journal: "I'm just going outside and may be some time."

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He added: "Gaddafi has the first and the last word in all decisions."

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The last word went to Mohammed Siraj, who personified the unbreakable spirit and never-say-die attitude of a young India team.

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"Would you send an ambulance? Please come, please," were the last words she said on the phone before the call ended.

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