last call
noun
US
: the time when the customers in a place where drinks are sold (such as a bar) are told that they can order one more drink before it closes
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The 27-year-old struck out three batters in two scoreless innings on April 19 and 20 in his last call-up.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Every contender will at least check in — yes, even the spendaholic, back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers, who might view the deadline as something close to last call.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026
How about restaurants that serve us after last call?
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Every contender will at least check in — yes, even the spendaholic, back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers, who might view the deadline as something close to last call.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026
How about restaurants that serve us after last call?
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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“Last call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20call. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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