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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And so in facing the same electoral choices as last time, Nigerians are limited to the same set of ideas ill-suited against worsening problems. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 As the team has heated up, fans have responded as well– with a near-sellout crowd packing Trinity Health Stadium to watch Hartford beat Miami FC, 2-1 last time out. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026 That’s a wrinkle that didn’t exist concerning expansion last time out. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Anna held up her phone during Iryna’s funeral so Stas could see his daughter one last time. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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