every last

phrase

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

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Follow the measurement for your brand of kosher salt, and don’t feel compelled to use every last grain of the mixture—the recipe intentionally makes extra. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 But that didn't stop him from meticulously researching every last ballot proposition and candidate. — Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 Executives have previously said that consumers are now using every last drop of shampoo or laundry detergent, and value packs have become more popular. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Now, however, schools are pushing every last dollar into the pockets of athletes. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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