every last

idiom

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

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The Cowboys seem to be more concerned about the possibility of cap hell than exhausting every last resource to win now. Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 When California farmers aren’t vocally fighting for every last drop of water supply, something is not right with our world. Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025 Apply Manyo Factory's Cleansing Oil to dry skin and give yourself a gentle massage, rubbing the formula in circular motions to break down every last bit of makeup and sunscreen before emulsifying with a bit of water, and then washing it off completely. Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Jan. 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, 31 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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