Examples of recent in a Sentence
Recent events have brought attention to the problem.
I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode.
Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.
That was the biggest earthquake in recent history.
Recent Examples on the Web
In recent years, Fordo has become Iran’s main enrichment facility.
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Samuel Granados, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Check their recent posts, company news, or mutual connections.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In recent years, the two countries have deepened their strategic ties, including holding joint naval exercises alongside Russia.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Later, his public image was of a contented husband, but his extramarital affairs have been the subject of recent media attention.
—Kirsty McHugh, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Samuel Granados, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Check their recent posts, company news, or mutual connections.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In recent years, the two countries have deepened their strategic ties, including holding joint naval exercises alongside Russia.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Later, his public image was of a contented husband, but his extramarital affairs have been the subject of recent media attention.
—Kirsty McHugh, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recent. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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