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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It can be found in the look Jake gives him, one last time in the stands before tipoff.
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Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
During Weekend Update, former cast member Aidy Bryant made a surprise return to the show to join Yang as their fan-favorite duo, the Trend Forecasters, one last time.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Fifty-five-year-old Cirie informs EW that win or lose, this is definitely her last time on the island.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
The Ravens were poised to swing the lead back their way one last time after Lamar Jackson connected with Isaiah Likely for a 28-yard gain that put the Ravens within Loop's range.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
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Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
During Weekend Update, former cast member Aidy Bryant made a surprise return to the show to join Yang as their fan-favorite duo, the Trend Forecasters, one last time.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Fifty-five-year-old Cirie informs EW that win or lose, this is definitely her last time on the island.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
The Ravens were poised to swing the lead back their way one last time after Lamar Jackson connected with Isaiah Likely for a 28-yard gain that put the Ravens within Loop's range.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Last time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20time. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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