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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The Sirens beat Ottawa 6-2 last time out to snap a six-game losing streak, the last two losses coming after the Olympic break.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
On Friday in Sacramento, the magic that carried Valley Christian from a 9-15 regular season to the brink of a state title flickered one last time before finally running out.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Their 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage last time out felt like a statement win for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, as Jarrod Bowen pounced on a breakdown in communication between goalkeeper Bernd Leno and centre-back Calvin Bassey, laying the ball off for Crysencio Summerville to score.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
On Friday in Sacramento, the magic that carried Valley Christian from a 9-15 regular season to the brink of a state title flickered one last time before finally running out.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Their 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage last time out felt like a statement win for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, as Jarrod Bowen pounced on a breakdown in communication between goalkeeper Bernd Leno and centre-back Calvin Bassey, laying the ball off for Crysencio Summerville to score.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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