every last
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—used as a more forceful way of saying every
He ate every last cookie.
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And the inactivity would have driven every last person reading this insane.
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Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Lastly, clear every last bit of residue out by giving the disposal a final rinse.
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Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
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Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Lastly, clear every last bit of residue out by giving the disposal a final rinse.
—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for every last
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“Every last.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20last. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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