every last one
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"We will not compromise on this and will spare no effort until we return all of the deceased hostages, every last one of them," the statement said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
But really, every last one of these characters is unchanging in their values, steadfast players in a game that has multiple possible outcomes, but only one winner.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2025
“I’m 35, they’re all in their 50s. I’ll outlive them, each and every last one of them.”
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2024
Predator-Free Miramar aims to protect birds in this area of Wellington, New Zealand's capital, by ridding it of rats - every last one of them.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2023
At the beginning of June, we all come down with lice, every last one of us, even Nettie, who has barely four hairs on her head.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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