last word

Example Sentences

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But France had the last word, deservedly, as more brilliance and enterprise sent Attissogbe away in the corner.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

“But the important thing was getting the last word out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He wouldn't be drawn on whether it was one of his own team who leaked his plans to defect, but you can be sure today won't be the last word on that.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

If the 20-point plan entails establishing free economic zones, Ukrainian people will have the last word through a vote on the entire deal, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

It was the last word I spoke for nearly a year.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken