How to Use last in a Sentence

last

1 of 4 verb
Definition of lastnext
Synonyms for lastnext
  • There was no way to tell how long the strikes would last.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023
  • On the first day of the trial, Hitler gave a speech that lasted over three hours.
    — Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
  • But the best deals won’t last long: Prime Day ends on July 12.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • As the adage goes, boys come and go, but a true friend lasts forever.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The curls from this iron lasted a couple of hours, but not all day.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • At the lowest setting, the flashlight should last for 37 hours.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The battery can last a week in standby time, but there are no apps.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The most important banker in the country is warning that the good times for big banks in the U.S. may not last.
    — Telis Demos, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2023
  • But the cheers only lasts so long, with conflict erupting among the group.
    — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The loaf should last for up to a week, but should be consumed within 3-5 days for the best taste and texture.
    — Brittany Leitner, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2023
  • But there are some doubts about whether this beat can last into the fourth quarter.
    — Hardika Singh, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The trend lasted a few months, and had fizzled out within a year.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2023
  • The stock market is on a tear, and investors face a tricky question: Will the rally last?
    — Joe Rennison, New York Times, 16 June 2023
  • The thing about catching lightning in a bottle is that the glow lasts only so long.
    — Lizzy Goodman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Just don’t wait too long, because there’s no telling how much longer this deal will last.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2023
  • Hazardous beach conditions will last through the middle of the week.
    — Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Don’t wait to add these deals to your cart, since sale prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the weekend.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Half of funding was for one year or less, with most grants lasting one year.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Young, Gen Z buyers have emerged as a lasting force in the new watch market.
    — Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Looking for a sturdy pair of hiking boots that are durable enough to last for years to come?
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, with an even more durable build, the Series 9 is sure to be an investment that lasts.
    — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Nubuck leather is made to last, and the two straps with metal buckles are adjustable for the perfect fit.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The city of Parkland warned residents that the sound of gunfire could last into the evening and be heard more than a mile from the school.
    — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Jose isn’t expected to strengthen much and won’t last all that long.
    — Leigh Morgan, al, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The ground stoppages and delays are not expected to last long.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Movies are made to last, and cinema has the ability to record our present for the future.
    — Valeria Verbaro, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Looking ahead: The warmth of recent days can’t last forever this time of year.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
  • It's built to last, and stylish without taking up your entire counter.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 13 July 2023
  • On top of all that, the Benefit lip stain lasts forever.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Review: Lots of creams and lotions can add moisture to your skin but this one is truly a wonder in terms of adding moisture that lasts.
    — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2024
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last

2 of 4 adjective
  • He was the last one out of the building.
  • These are the last two books in the series.
  • We are going to the beach for the last week of the summer.
  • She said she wouldn't marry him if he was the last man on earth.
  • He was tragically killed during the last days of the war.
  • I haven't seen her recently. The last time we met was at a party.
  • She succeeded on her last attempt.
  • Look for her out past the depot, over the tracks and across the bridge, up that last long hill.
    — Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • But the upkeep is simply too much, so the farm went up for sale last month.
    — Mike Wagner, The Courier-Journal, 22 June 2023
  • The aircraft took to the skies for its first commercial flight last May.
    — Chris Lau, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The Fever have not made playoffs since 2016, Tamika Catchings' last year in the league.
    — Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The city council did approve a host of new safeguards last year.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Forty-nine years ago last week, Mark Carlson’s family saw him for the last time.
    — Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2023
  • More than 50 restaurants and bars opened in the city last year alone, with a few introducing new concepts to the city.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Able became more interested in selling the 24 acres to the T last year, and struck a deal with the transit agency in the fall.
    — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2023
  • But what had happened was a treaty had been signed to protect this last nine county area for the Muscogee Creek people.
    — How To Save A Country, The New Republic, 22 June 2023
  • Hot, just like the top prize, so whoever wins this award could offer a real clue as to which show is favored to win the night’s last award.
    — Ben Zauzmer, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 June 2023
  • News of her death was announced by Octavia Spencer on Instagram last year.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
  • While at the airport last week to sign up for the flight list, the airport staff told the tourist to go home and wait for a call, which came the following morning while in transit to the airport.
    — Jennifer Korn, CNN, 17 Oct. 2023
  • However, it will not be taken up this session and failed to make the Senate floor last session.
    — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 22 June 2023
  • As a result, a horror film titled Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was released last year.
    — Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2024
  • However, that score is a 6-point improvement from last year.
    — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The duo also coordinated their outfits on a date night in New York City last week.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 May 2023
  • The film, which premiered last fall at the Venice Film Festival, offered Neeson more than another chance to hold a gun.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The bizarreness of how last season played out adds a few degrees of difficulty to predicting what to expect this year.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
  • At Dulles International Airport to the west, the average last snow is March 4.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
  • What was on track to be a two-year project became three, and then five, with the band finally turning in the album last December — and along the way, everything changed.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 22 June 2023
  • Yoon made the unorthodox decision to move the presidential office out of its historic home, the Blue House, last year.
    — Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • After last week's garage sale, Red gave her the name Kathleen Sutton as a clue to her mother's mysterious past.
    — Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 29 May 2023
  • Megan Thee Stallion was slated to perform but dropped out last week due to scheduling conflicts.
    — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2023
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last

3 of 4 adverb
  • My horse was last in the race.
  • He spoke last at the meeting.
  • They last went to the beach in June.
  • She was first to arrive at the party and last to leave.
  • I last saw him in the supermarket.
  • This word was last used in the 17th century.
  • The 16-year-old girl is in foster care and was last seen on June 20.
    — The Oregonian, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The union last went on strike against the video game companies in 2016.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The victim last attended the school in 2022, Horn added.
    — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Hard disk drives last about five years, while flash drives last for around 10 years.
    — Emily Mullin, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The couple was last seen holding hands before the ship sank.
    — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 22 June 2023
  • Isaiah was last seen about 10 p.m. Thursday in the area of Woodlock Lane in Weaver.
    — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The department said she was last seen walking her dogs in the Paul Yost Recreation Area of the park.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2023
  • The Dodgers had targeted Sunday’s game for the return of Urías, who last pitched on May 18.
    — Aaron Bracy, ajc, 11 June 2023
  • She was last seen wearing a red and black Chicago Bulls hat, a light-colored tank top and shorts.
    — USA TODAY, 28 July 2023
  • And there were the phone calls, including one made from Barthelemy’s cellphone on the day she was last seen alive.
    — Bobby Caina Calvan, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2023
  • She was last seen on the trail around 6 p.m. and her vehicle was found near the trail, according to the the sheriff’s office.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023
  • They were told the suspects were two males last seen running east through the crowd on Pershing.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2024
  • For added context, all of this is happening with the Sharks about to finish last in the NHL standings.
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
  • She was last seen driving off with a group of young men, including van der Sloot, then 17.
    — Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 29 May 2023
  • Gerrish set a cage trap in the area near where Nikki was last seen, using raw chicken as bait.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Police are searching for the gunman, who was last seen heading west on H Street.
    — Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Nicky Ng said the family last heard from her sister Oct. 14, which was the birthday of their brother, Richard.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The marked corrections patrol vehicle that the two were last seen in was found that day in a parking lot in town.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The department responded to the call at 3:32 p.m. of a missing person who was last seen walking on a pier at the end of Molokai Lane in Fairhope.
    — John Sharp | [email protected], al, 15 July 2023
  • The Hornets rank last in the league defensively, yielding 120.7 points per game.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The girl was last seen wearing black pants, a black hoodie with white lettering and black high-top tennis shoes.
    — Rosa Flores, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Loar was last seen in Bellflower wearing clothes similar to those found near John Doe, deputies said.
    — Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The 2-year-old German shepherd was last seen Saturday on an upper balcony of the White House.
    — Darlene Superville, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Peck was last seen in May, although he was not reported missing, deputies said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 7 Apr. 2024
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last

4 of 4 noun
  • One of the key factors that influence how long the high lasts is the dosage.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • So buckle up and get ready to discover how long that high lasts!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • Her last was 2016’s Anti, and fans have been clamoring for more.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Just to be safe and make sure your hanging basket lasts, consider putting it in an area where the sun will not reach it at all.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • How long this overall jet stream setup lasts is still up for debate.
    — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Built on a precision-fit last, the Vective Sky fits true to size and is ready for your next high-octane outing.
    — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Get ready to enjoy the boosted freshness that lasts and lasts—try Gain + Aroma Boost today!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The biggest question, however, is how long will the oxygen last?
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 21 June 2023
  • In the first four episodes of Season 3 — reportedly the series' last — Ted still doesn't know much about football.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Siesta Key is back with another fresh episode tonight, which will be the second-to-last of the season as the finale drops next week.
    — oregonlive, 15 July 2021
  • With a slim last, the Pegasus feels neither too narrow nor tight, even as the arch sits high (and soft) underfoot.
    — Elizabeth Carey, Outside Online, 22 July 2019
  • The Nashville gig that proved to be Swinny’s last was only three gigs into a 16-date headlining tour scheduled for the band.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2023
  • As the first of many lasts started in this farewell season, the quiet resignation was literal.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • In the case of a trickier fit, McAteer might request a foot tracing from a client, and make adjustments to his lasts accordingly.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Sunday’s preseason game in Orlando — the second-to-last of the exhibition slate — kicks off a key week for the Spurs’ set of roster hopefuls.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Oct. 2021
  • But again, because the stuff people buy lasts, the surge from this motivation, is also usually followed by an ebb.
    — Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • There is a spicy warmth to it that dries down to expose the smooth sandalwood that’s bolstered by musk, cedar and tonka bean for a fresh, sweet, almost soapy vibe that not only smells masculine but lasts (and lasts and lasts) for hours.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Vermont is a liberal-leaning state and a Republican last won the seat in 1988, making Balint the overwhelming favorite in November.
    — Brian Slodysko, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Tolerance also plays a significant role in determining how long the high lasts.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
  • Factors like weight, tolerance levels, and overall health can influence how long the high lasts for each individual.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The vaccines’ effects wane over time, but how long their protection lasts depends on unpredictable factors, such as how many people are vaccinated and how quickly the virus produces new variants.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Battery life for the Pro lasts for two days, which isn't fantastic compared to Garmin trackers, but the fitness and sleep tracking functionalities are spot on, and the sapphire crystal glass is a premium, scratch-resistant feature.
    — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Durability How long a sheet lasts depends on the overall durability — which is often determined by the material.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 July 2023
  • His character Kwanzaa-bot last appeared in a 2010 holiday special, but series executive producer David X. Cohen has teased the release of new material later this year.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2023
  • One of the key factors that influence how long the high lasts is the dosage.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • So buckle up and get ready to discover how long that high lasts!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • Her last was 2016’s Anti, and fans have been clamoring for more.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Just to be safe and make sure your hanging basket lasts, consider putting it in an area where the sun will not reach it at all.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • How long this overall jet stream setup lasts is still up for debate.
    — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Built on a precision-fit last, the Vective Sky fits true to size and is ready for your next high-octane outing.
    — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023

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