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.
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The anger mirrors recent protests against ruling elites in countries including Nepal, where the prime minister was forced to resign last month, and Morocco.
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CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Last month’s pricing record of $50,080 comes as auto loan delinquencies, defaults and repossessions have increased in recent months and years, particularly for consumers with subprime credit — or those with a FICO score below 620.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The Lions were able to find the end zone on the ensuing drive as Jameson Williams, who has been quiet in recent weeks despite the win streak, fought off multiple Chiefs tacklers for a 22-yard catch-and-run for six points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Room for Disagreement The UAE’s relationship with Israel has become strained in recent years over the devastation in Gaza and threats from some Israeli politicians to annex the West Bank — a move that would effectively end hopes for a Palestinian state.
—Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Last month’s pricing record of $50,080 comes as auto loan delinquencies, defaults and repossessions have increased in recent months and years, particularly for consumers with subprime credit — or those with a FICO score below 620.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The Lions were able to find the end zone on the ensuing drive as Jameson Williams, who has been quiet in recent weeks despite the win streak, fought off multiple Chiefs tacklers for a 22-yard catch-and-run for six points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Room for Disagreement The UAE’s relationship with Israel has become strained in recent years over the devastation in Gaza and threats from some Israeli politicians to annex the West Bank — a move that would effectively end hopes for a Palestinian state.
—Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recent. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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