last thing
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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But Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski have one last thing in common: they are not out to just compete alongside their traditional rivals.
From BBC
Leah: The last thing on the list is obviously a World Cup.
From BBC
When a loved one dies, the last thing you want to hear is hold music.
From MarketWatch
The last thing Robert or his family wanted was the newspapers getting hold of Elisha’s letters or asking Maggie for details about their so-called marriage.
From Literature
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When your job requires you to squelch your anxiety while caring for another person’s life and health, the last thing you may want at the end of your shift is to watch a show about a similar workplace enduring one of its most stressful days.
From Salon
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