first and last
idiom
: at the most basic level : in all respects
This is first and last a matter of national security.
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The Deliverance, which stars Andra Day and Glenn Close as characters inspired by Latoya and Rosa, respectively, marks director Lee Daniels’ first and last horror flick.
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Samantha Stutsman, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
And please include your first and last name and your city of residence.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
Noel has been used as a first and last name since the 12th century and became a more established first name by the 18th century.
—Meena Azzollini, Parents, 30 July 2024
Hint #4: The first and last letters of today's word are consonants.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Samantha Stutsman, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
And please include your first and last name and your city of residence.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
Noel has been used as a first and last name since the 12th century and became a more established first name by the 18th century.
—Meena Azzollini, Parents, 30 July 2024
Hint #4: The first and last letters of today's word are consonants.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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“First and last.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20and%20last. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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