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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When the topic postgame shifted to the possibility of that being his last time taking the field with Happ, Swanson gushed about his impact, both on himself and the Cubs. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Together with Genevieve, the family of four walked off the field and into the dugout for Verlander's last time after a 21-year Major League Baseball career. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 There may never be a satisfactory explanation for the WNBA’s insistence on abandoning such a loyal, durable fanbase, but the fans didn’t come to Mohegan Sun Arena one last time to ask why. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026 This week, Democrats are seeking to make the Senate vote on curtailing the conflict one last time before the election. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for last time

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“Last time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20time. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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