last time
noun
1
: the most recent time
The last time I saw him was at his wedding.
2
: the final time
That was the last time I saw him. He died soon after.
I'm telling you this for the last time.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Skiers and snowboarders packed the mountain one last time after the resort repeatedly pushed back its closing date thanks to late spring snow.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Former Austin goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland saved two shots for Sporting KC (3-8-2) in posting back-to-back victories after finishing off a season sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy last time out.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
But shortly before the screen cuts to black one last time, the lovers can be seen and heard gasping for breath, suggesting that Claire has used her special healing abilities to save Jamie.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Skiers and snowboarders packed the mountain one last time after the resort repeatedly pushed back its closing date thanks to late spring snow.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Former Austin goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland saved two shots for Sporting KC (3-8-2) in posting back-to-back victories after finishing off a season sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy last time out.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
But shortly before the screen cuts to black one last time, the lovers can be seen and heard gasping for breath, suggesting that Claire has used her special healing abilities to save Jamie.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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“Last time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20time. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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