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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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After working under managers Davey Johnson and Matt Williams as bench coach, Knorr served in the Nationals organization in various roles from 2016 through this past season. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025 The Dolphins are hoping Jackson’s leadership and run blocking presence will help the offensive line turn up the volume on what Miami’s been doing this past month. Omar Kelly november 25, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025 The high-profile casting marks the first major addition for the upcoming third season of Wednesday which was greenlighted this past summer, ahead of the Season 2 premiere. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025 And thanks to all of you for voting, following along, and posting this past week! Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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