every last

phrase

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

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This garden is where Sofia’s late mother Eloise planted arugula and Francis oversaw every last detail—and the pizzeria remains Sofia’s personal favorite. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 At the landing zone, with bullets whipping and cracking around them, Capers—barely clinging to consciousness—refused to board the helicopter until every last man, and his dog’s body, was aboard. Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 The new theories were also approximations, because tracking the motion of every last atom is impossible. Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 The good news is, the survey also identified new ways to maximize the travel experience and get every last penny out of a good deal. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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