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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For the first and likely last time, all seven Democratic contenders for governor shared the same debate stage Monday.
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
One run, leave, go to the UFC, do it over there, come back and have his best run this last time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Redick was asked one last time what return-to-play progression looks like for Reaves.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
One run, leave, go to the UFC, do it over there, come back and have his best run this last time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Redick was asked one last time what return-to-play progression looks like for Reaves.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Last time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20time. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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