every last

idiom

used as a more forceful way of saying every
He ate every last cookie.

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This means that even if a cease-fire resumes, Hamas is likely to delay releasing every last hostage, Israel is likely to find ways to avoid proceeding through phases that allow Hamas to retain power, and any deal may again fall apart at its final stages. Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 7 Apr. 2025 The remainder of the episode is dedicated to the war for the Yellowstone — the limping leviathan that will define and/or destroy every last Dutton life. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025 Naturally, Billboard’s monthly Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks column will not cover every last track, but our Spotify playlist — which is linked below — will expand on the 10 highlighted songs. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025 The best steam cleaners are absolute game changers for keeping every last crevice of your floors spotless. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for every last

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“Every last.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20last. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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