recently
adverb
re·cent·ly
ˈrē-sᵊnt-lē 
Examples of recently in a Sentence
She recently graduated from college.
I was going to paint the room white, but more recently I've been considering a light blue.
I saw him recently for the first time in many years.
Only recently did they decide to move.
Until recently I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.
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More than 60 local, county and state law enforcement agencies in places where the games will be held recently completed a first-of-its-kind federal training program to help detect and deter the unauthorized presence of drones near World Cup sites and related fan events.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
In addition, an Oregon judge recently sentenced Bryan to 19 months behind bars in that state due to violating his probation on a 2023 domestic violence conviction.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026
The Rocklin City Council recently approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Now, Freeman — who recently transferred from the MLS’ Orlando City to the LaLiga club Villarreal — could now complement Dest on the right side of the field with his athleticism.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
In addition, an Oregon judge recently sentenced Bryan to 19 months behind bars in that state due to violating his probation on a 2023 domestic violence conviction.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026
The Rocklin City Council recently approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Now, Freeman — who recently transferred from the MLS’ Orlando City to the LaLiga club Villarreal — could now complement Dest on the right side of the field with his athleticism.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recently
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“Recently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recently. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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