this past

phrase

: 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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The Sharks went 1-for-3 this past season on coach’s challenges. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 But Rice, who helped Arsenal win the Premier League title this past season, apparently likes the Royals. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 His indictment this past fall also includes three misdemeanor counts of participating in a government decision while having a conflict of interest. Corey Schmidt july 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 The deal, which a contract originally specified should have closed by the end of this past April, has yet to reach the finish line. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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