of late

phrase

Synonyms of of latenext
: in the period shortly or immediately preceding : recently
has been sick of late

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The Sparks outscored the Valkyries 31-20 in the fourth quarter as Golden State’s shooting went cold, but a couple of late clutch shots won the game after a 19-point lead was cut to one. Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 The commingling of late night and overtly liberal politics has been a narrative for a decade now, ever since Colbert’s ratings skyrocketed (for engaging in them) and Jimmy Fallon’s tanked (for not) in the president’s first term. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 The conflict of late centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passageway for the global oil trade that has became a source of major leverage for Iran. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 While Murdoch characterized Fox’s relationship with the NFL as collegial, the media company of late has taken pains to amplify political scrutiny of the league’s legacy broadcast antitrust exemption. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of late

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“Of late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20late. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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