How to Use last in a Sentence

last

1 of 4 verb
  • But the trend may not last long.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But that might not last for much longer.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The cool down will not last very long.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Fine wines can last for decades or more.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Tough times don’t last, tough teams do.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The first did not last long or end well.
    — Roland Betancourt, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The first episode lasts two and a half hours.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Prices start at $20 while stock lasts.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Shop my picks from $60 while stock lasts.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But a dance can last only so long.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The trial could last up to six months.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
  • An initial alert lasts one year.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
  • Her trial is set to last for six days.
    — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • How long this can last is a point at issue.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The call lasted less than a minute.
    — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The trial will last more than a month.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The record sale price lasted three months.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This lasted for around three months.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • That revival did not last long.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The fun didn’t last a full camp practice.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Most people don't last that long.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But that sense of closure would not last.
    — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Belichick will not last five years at this job.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
  • But King’s reign on top of his world doesn’t last.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Sometimes the pain can last a year or more.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 7 May 2026
  • The call lasted around one minute.
    — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The fall foliage may not last very long this year.
    — Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The all-steel frame is sturdy and made to last.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In the end, their love affair couldn’t last.
    — Christine Estima september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Whether those gains will last remains to be seen.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

last

2 of 4 adjective
  • He was the last one out of the building.
  • These are the last two books in the series.
  • We are going to the beach for the last week of the summer.
  • She said she wouldn't marry him if he was the last man on earth.
  • He was tragically killed during the last days of the war.
  • I haven't seen her recently. The last time we met was at a party.
  • She succeeded on her last attempt.
  • But that lead didn’t last long.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • The first was a walk-off shot last month.
    — Jason Burke, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
  • Minter pitched twice in three days late last week.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Travis Hunter won it last year.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • And his freestyle last night serves as a case in point.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2026
  • Its shares surged last week by 13%.
    — Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The Twins have won five of their last six games.
    — ABC News, 21 June 2026
  • Both were on the team last season.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The Mets have dropped four of their last six games.
    — CBS News, 22 June 2026
  • There’s people who were here last year.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
  • That portal went live last month.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • That last one is all about how big your ingroup is.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This time last year, the two were sharing the court.
    — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • That was up from just 11% at the end of last year.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
  • What else could the team have done at first base last winter?
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
  • That last notion came, in part, from Freud.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Kyle tells us this will likely be his last harvest.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The Cavs’ last six wins all came down to the final minute.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • That also chimes with the schedule from last year.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Bedard has four assists in his last three games.
    — ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • That's down slightly from 20 at this same point last year.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 May 2026
  • Her willingness to stave off the drink doesn’t last long.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026

last

3 of 4 adverb
  • My horse was last in the race.
  • He spoke last at the meeting.
  • They last went to the beach in June.
  • She was first to arrive at the party and last to leave.
  • I last saw him in the supermarket.
  • This word was last used in the 17th century.
  • Where were the girls last seen?
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Act fast, these deals won’t last long.
    — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • The lyrics are, at long last, here to stay.
    — Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Rivers last spoke to his son a few weeks ago.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Tarred road through the grounds were laid down last.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
  • How long does cold weather last?
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
  • How long does gel nail polish last?
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • She was last seen with an unknown man.
    — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Martinez was last seen on foot.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • How long will the shutdown last?
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • How long will the shutdown last?
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • How long could the shutdown last?
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • How long does hair shedding last?
    — Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • They were last seen little changed.
    — Tasmin Lockwood,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Most were last housed within just a few miles of here.
    — Zeynep Portway, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • That record was last tied in 2018.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • The team last played at home in 2021.
    — Michelle Kaufman may 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
  • Yates last pitched in a game on March 15.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
  • She was last seen with bruising on the left side of her face.
    — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Prices start at $50, and some of these styles won’t last long.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
  • She was last seen wearing a black shirt, red shorts and black shoes.
    — Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • All of that adds up to headaches, fatigue and body aches that last longer.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • How long does a peak lumen rating last?
    — Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Elliott was last seen waiting for a bus.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

last

4 of 4 noun
  • This next tour will be my last.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Grab yours while the sale price lasts.
    — PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • And for me, this grizzly would be my last.
    — William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
  • A lot has happened in my last in the past week.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • This is the thing with how long a phone’s battery lasts.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And that was in his last of 10 seasons.
    — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The chance to use the discount to buy lasts for just a few minutes.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 May 2026
  • How long this overall jet stream setup lasts is still up for debate.
    — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • One of the key factors that influence how long the high lasts is the dosage.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • What’s up with that time range for how long cut watermelon lasts?
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • Could be my last so wanting to enjoy these special moments.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Snag it for $400 off while the brand’s Black Friday sale lasts.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Although this pencil is the cheapest of the bunch, the formula lasts and lasts.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The 54-year-old last raced at the track in July 2016.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Just to be safe and make sure your hanging basket lasts, consider putting it in an area where the sun will not reach it at all.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Anaheim was the worst team in the NHL three years ago and third-last a year later.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • The biggest question, however, is how long will the oxygen last?
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 21 June 2023
  • Her last was 2016’s Anti, and fans have been clamoring for more.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Leftover corn on the cob lasts, when stored properly, for three to four days in the refrigerator.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Creating a lineup with men’s-specific lasts and attributes was added to the mix later.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Running both scenarios before coverage lasts is worth the time.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • Sunday’s game against the Patriots could be significant both for how many firsts and how many lasts are seen.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
  • The amount of time that an electrical current lasts has a great influence in the severity of the injuries.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Reviewers vary on how long the battery lasts, but the consensus is around 30 minutes.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Groves fashions her lasts in beech, maple, or hornbeam, all of which are sourced from European timber merchants.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
  • With a slim last, the Pegasus feels neither too narrow nor tight, even as the arch sits high (and soft) underfoot.
    — Elizabeth Carey, Outside Online, 22 July 2019
  • As the first of many lasts started in this farewell season, the quiet resignation was literal.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • And the agreement to allow vessels to cross toll-free lasts just 60 days from last Thursday’s signing.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Built on a precision-fit last, the Vective Sky fits true to size and is ready for your next high-octane outing.
    — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Siesta Key is back with another fresh episode tonight, which will be the second-to-last of the season as the finale drops next week.
    — oregonlive, 15 July 2021

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