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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As legend had it, two of those celebrities were The Sopranos stars James Gandolfini and Edie Falco, who got back into character as Tony and Carmela one last time.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
On Thursday, just six weeks before the French Open, Nadal shared optimism at the prospect of returning to Roland Garros, if not for one last time.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
As word about Stumpy’s fate has gotten out, many fans have made their way to see it one last time.
—Jana Kasperkevic, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
The term is sure to make new headlines next week, when Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s state visit to Washington underscores the unknown: Will this be his last time meeting with President Biden in the White House?
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
After falling at the final hurdle last time around, the three-point specialist once again has an excellent chance to win that so-far elusive title – for both Iowa and herself – with just two games standing between her and college basketball’s most prestigious trophy.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
One last time, the ball is tipped — or rather, the patty is flipped.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
What that means for Wisconsin’s winners, though, is that this is their last time participating.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Roundtable dives in one last time to take a final look at the highs, lows and head scratchers from Sunday night’s ceremony.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
On Thursday, just six weeks before the French Open, Nadal shared optimism at the prospect of returning to Roland Garros, if not for one last time.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
As word about Stumpy’s fate has gotten out, many fans have made their way to see it one last time.
—Jana Kasperkevic, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
The term is sure to make new headlines next week, when Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s state visit to Washington underscores the unknown: Will this be his last time meeting with President Biden in the White House?
—Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
After falling at the final hurdle last time around, the three-point specialist once again has an excellent chance to win that so-far elusive title – for both Iowa and herself – with just two games standing between her and college basketball’s most prestigious trophy.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
One last time, the ball is tipped — or rather, the patty is flipped.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
What that means for Wisconsin’s winners, though, is that this is their last time participating.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Roundtable dives in one last time to take a final look at the highs, lows and head scratchers from Sunday night’s ceremony.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
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