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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season
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Recent Examples of last word
In the end, her terse last word on the show was in keeping with her public persona.
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Michelle Tauber, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Garcia Glenn White's last words, moments White's last words were filled with apologies, thanks and prayers, including prayers for the prison administration, guards and his fellow inmates.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Jennie Garth recalls last words her 90210 costar Shannen Doherty told her before actress' death
Together for Saturday's panel, the costars also reminisced about their time on Beverly Hills, 90210, the edgy drama that became TV's hottest teen show after its 1990 premiere.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2024
His father's last words Kezzie Childs, 42, Raymond Childs, 42, Elijah Childs, 18, Rita Childs, 13, Kiara Hawkins, 19, and Hawkins' unborn child were pronounced dead after being found in that home in the 3500 block of Adams Street.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 July 2024
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Michelle Tauber, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Garcia Glenn White's last words, moments White's last words were filled with apologies, thanks and prayers, including prayers for the prison administration, guards and his fellow inmates.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Jennie Garth recalls last words her 90210 costar Shannen Doherty told her before actress' death
Together for Saturday's panel, the costars also reminisced about their time on Beverly Hills, 90210, the edgy drama that became TV's hottest teen show after its 1990 premiere.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2024
His father's last words Kezzie Childs, 42, Raymond Childs, 42, Elijah Childs, 18, Rita Childs, 13, Kiara Hawkins, 19, and Hawkins' unborn child were pronounced dead after being found in that home in the 3500 block of Adams Street.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 July 2024
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
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That bucks the usual trends, which typically show ridership falling off in August.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Officials had initially responded positively to the trend and had tried to seize on it to boost tourism.Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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By 1962, the monster craze of the '50s had blossomed.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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And that's not incorrect — the J-horror craze of the late-'90s and early-2000s, spearheaded by Hideo Nakata's instant classic Ringu (1998), did produce some of the most memorable horror films in Japanese movie history.Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Devin Williams received back-to-back sentences of 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shootings of Maria and Benison Tran, who were shot at near point-blank range after Williams snuck into their Dublin home and confronted them in a fit of jealous rage.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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How to cope right now Don’t suppress your emotions, process them In the immediate aftermath of the election results, you may be flooded with emotions ranging from despair to rage.Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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Tobacco, like the color black, has managed to stay in vogue despite all its health risks and dangers.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The project coalesces in a moment when body horror is very much back in vogue, with the success of Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes prize-winner The Substance, which has grossed over $43M worldwide and drummed up Oscar buzz for star Demi Moore.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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After a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops on the border in 2017, New Delhi moved to revive the Quad despite not showing much enthusiasm when the partnership was founded in 2007.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Consider adding this style that has a fuzzy inner lining to your winter closet.Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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What’s a little Agatha Christie–style poisoning among the ultrarich and everyone else when prestige is on the line?Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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