Examples of lately in a Sentence
He has been feeling better lately.
Lately, she has been worrying about her son.
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Several pension funds have come out against the package, arguing that the board of directors is too beholden to Musk, his behavior too reckless lately and the riches offered too much.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
There has been a lot of talk lately about SNAP benefits—also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
Feels short compared to a lot of movies lately.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
But creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone haven’t exactly been on a MAGA charm offensive lately.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
There has been a lot of talk lately about SNAP benefits—also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
Feels short compared to a lot of movies lately.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
But creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone haven’t exactly been on a MAGA charm offensive lately.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lately
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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lately. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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lately
adverb
late·ly
ˈlāt-lē 
: not long ago
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