as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time
he always paid his bills, but usually delinquently
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Adverb
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The latter, of course, is being groomed as WWE’s next big thing much like Reigns was a decade ago, so that’s the dream match that could bring Reigns back later in 2025.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025 -
The complaint contends that that agreement did not address future clients and that Garza was later made aware that the McKeens would be starting a competing law firm.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Paramedics took Zamora to Palomar Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead late that afternoon.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Team ups between rival companies are rare, and this marks a notable alliance following Mondelēz failed takeover attempt of Hershey late last year.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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The incident resulted in an hours-long standoff with Waukesha police, who eventually used drones to locate Lovejoy's body, which had been dragged to a spot near basement stairs, and spot Couture's location in the house.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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Deputies eventually breached the door of the house with explosives and got in without firing any shots around 1:30 p.m., Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley told Fox 19.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
Adverb
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The needles slowly drift down from loblollies and longleaf pines, blanketing lawns and driveways and piling on top of shrubs and flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Fans were slowly getting into this match, but the violence was well executed.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Delinquently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquently. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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