last word

Example Sentences

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"We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on the 250th anniversary of America and everything we stand for."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

And while that relentless sanguinity might be unrealistic, it’s perfect for a film that ostensibly exists as the definitive last word in a legacy.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter,” Live Nation said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

"It sounds sentimental, but he said: 'dad had the last word'."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Cooter said, “And the last word, con-tempt, it looks just ’bout the same as contest, right?

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis