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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The lefty, who held the Rays scoreless for six innings his last time out, logged his longest outing of the year, holding the Guardians to zero earned runs over seven innings.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
By Mathew Rodriguez April 22, 2025 Samuel Dore/Netflix Break out the tissues — one last time.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 22 Apr. 2025
There’s something else that could go in Moore’s favor: If Democrats keep the same primary calendar as last time, South Carolina would be the first state to vote.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
However, the company is exclusively revealing to CNN that the nuggets – and crispy chicken as a whole – might become permanent menu item additions in 2026 if the nuggets are met with similar excitement as last time.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
By Mathew Rodriguez April 22, 2025 Samuel Dore/Netflix Break out the tissues — one last time.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 22 Apr. 2025
There’s something else that could go in Moore’s favor: If Democrats keep the same primary calendar as last time, South Carolina would be the first state to vote.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
However, the company is exclusively revealing to CNN that the nuggets – and crispy chicken as a whole – might become permanent menu item additions in 2026 if the nuggets are met with similar excitement as last time.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Last time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20time. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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