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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Lessons from last time After the last drought in the early 2010s, the city approved a pipeline extension to bring in more water from the Colorado River and promoted conservation.
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Michael Phillis, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Perhaps both sides agreed that going public last time didn’t benefit anyone.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Dane was able to complete filming before his death in February 2026, meaning fans will still get to see him on screen one last time.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The last of an era No one can outrun Father Time, but Swanson is doing his damndest one last time.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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Michael Phillis, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Perhaps both sides agreed that going public last time didn’t benefit anyone.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Dane was able to complete filming before his death in February 2026, meaning fans will still get to see him on screen one last time.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The last of an era No one can outrun Father Time, but Swanson is doing his damndest one last time.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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