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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His three-point shooting game continues to get better, posting his second-highest efficiency rate (38.1%) this past season.
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Finney-Smith averaged 8.7 points and shot 41% from 3-point range this past season.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
But in a shift, the U.K. has also entered the top 10 list of importers, with ITV alone adapting six formats this past season.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 30 June 2025
Originally drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018, Sexton posted 18.4 points and 4.2 assists in 63 outings with Utah this past season, starting in 61 games.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Finney-Smith averaged 8.7 points and shot 41% from 3-point range this past season.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
But in a shift, the U.K. has also entered the top 10 list of importers, with ITV alone adapting six formats this past season.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 30 June 2025
Originally drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018, Sexton posted 18.4 points and 4.2 assists in 63 outings with Utah this past season, starting in 61 games.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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“This past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20past. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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