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
Young Celie and young Nettie and Shug and every last one of them .
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Broken and cracked and slivered, every last one.
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
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