this past

idiom

: the one that most recently took place
used with a period of time
I spoke to him on the phone just this past weekend.

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In this intervening period, Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley have spoken of the unique challenges of this past season, primarily the grenade tossed into the locker room by Jimmy Butler ahead of his duck-and-cover departure. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025 There were only a few bright spots this past season, with Hunter Haight’s strong first pro season being one of them. Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Banks was named interim coach in May 2024, and the Golden Bulls finished 15-13 under his guidance this past season, including 8-8 in the CIAA. Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025 Jovic, who was taken by the Heat with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 Draft, flashed his upside after moving to a bench role this past season. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for this past

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“This past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20past. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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