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every last

idiom

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

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Nielsen plans to go over the Thanksgiving numbers with the full forensics kit, leaving no couch cushion unturned in its quest to ensure that every last impression is tallied. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025 For a touch of sweetness, tomatoes balance out the salty olive mix, while the cabbage soaks up every last drop of flavor. Pableaux Johnson, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Squeezing every last drop of analysis from a best picture contender during this time span will not magically sway anyone’s position, including an Oscar voter. Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025 This unique spatula—which looks like a platypus—has a thin design and flexible head that reaches into nooks and crannies to remove every last morsel of food. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 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 Dec. 2025.

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