Examples of last name in a Sentence
His first name is John and his last name is Smith.
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Several guests declined to speak to a reporter or asked to use only their last names, citing the tensions around Israel and its war in Gaza.
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John Leland, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Find yourself a woman who’ll tell you her last name and a reliable way to get in touch with her.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
They were identified in court only by a single initial and either their first or last name.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
However, states like Connecticut and Delaware distribute benefits according to the initial letter of the recipient's last name.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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John Leland, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Find yourself a woman who’ll tell you her last name and a reliable way to get in touch with her.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
They were identified in court only by a single initial and either their first or last name.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
However, states like Connecticut and Delaware distribute benefits according to the initial letter of the recipient's last name.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20name. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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