as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time
he always paid his bills, but usually delinquently
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The zoo’s curator was later fired, although officials have not publicly disclosed the reason for the dismissal.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026 -
Weiss later let Alfonsi, executive producer Tanya Simon, and correspondent Cecilia Vega go.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who emerged late in the campaign as a front-runner, led a crowded field in the California governor’s race Wednesday morning.—
Praveena Somasundaram,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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There are, on average, two weddings a week at the resort; sometimes sound can carry from the beachfront reception, but the party never lasts too late in order to be respectful of guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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So the time comes for leaving, eventually, always.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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After his two-season run as Norman Wilson, Mayor Carcetti's campaign manager, Cathey eventually had a recurring role as Freddy on House of Cards, winning an Emmy for his role in 2015.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Five or six men in dark trousers, with untucked shirts and loose jackets, hands in their pockets, shouldering off the wall and cutting slowly across the street, angling into the women’s path.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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As the ferry slowly pulled into the Ishigaki port on May 29, a group of people waved the Taiwan flag and brandished a banner to welcome the first batch of visitors.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Delinquently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquently. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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