as in latest
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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Crump said Mitchell's last words out loud while speaking at the father of two's funeral.
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David Clarey, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Prominent civil right attorney Ben Crump said Mitchell's last words out loud while speaking at the 43-year-old, father of two's funeral Thursday at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ in Milwaukee.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The victim’s dad was haunted by Aguilera’s last words.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2024
Still unknown is whether Baldwin will let those comments stand as his last word on the subject, or feel the need to add further explanation on the witness stand, which would expose him to cross examination.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 July 2024
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David Clarey, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Prominent civil right attorney Ben Crump said Mitchell's last words out loud while speaking at the 43-year-old, father of two's funeral Thursday at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ in Milwaukee.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The victim’s dad was haunted by Aguilera’s last words.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2024
Still unknown is whether Baldwin will let those comments stand as his last word on the subject, or feel the need to add further explanation on the witness stand, which would expose him to cross examination.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 July 2024
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