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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So, in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Brewers did exactly what was needed one last time to cap their magical season in the best way possible. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Fellow cornerback JuJu Brents’ length was a plus in coverage last time the Dolphins played, against the Bengals. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 The mission was to not only be better prepared than last time, but also win back public confidence. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Mulaney’s seventh hosting gig comes two years after his last time delivering an SNL monologue in November 2024. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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