every last

idiom

used as a more forceful way of saying every
He ate every last cookie.

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On one hand, a fierce title challenge can force teams to squeeze every last drop out of their potential. Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 In 2023, Allure reported on its new packaging, a flat-top bottle intended to be more ergonomic and allow users the option to flip it upside down to more easily access every last drop of cleanser. Dianna Singh, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025 Or at their summer rooftop bar, Bikini, munch on smaller seafood snacks, such as tiny clams in a citrus broth, with a side of focaccia to mop up every last drop. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025 Families are already getting squeezed by rising costs for everything from groceries to housing to utilities, and giant corporations institute ever-elaborate strategies and fees to get every last penny from consumers. Alex Jacquez, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025 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 1 May. 2025.

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