as in recently
not long ago have you been listening to the radio much lately?

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Recent Examples of lately Perhaps most frustrating is that Conforto has actually felt more like himself lately. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 While that era’s R&B has been a key ingredient in the rise of K-pop, American and British R&B have lately favored solo acts rather than groups. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025 Joe Greiner, who has been busy lately, is Morikawa's new caddie for the time being after helping Justin Thomas win the RBC Heritage in April. Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 What brings you the most purpose and passion to your days lately? Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lately
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  • Caitlin Higgins, a frequent traveler who works for an interior design site in Los Angeles, recently experienced the benefits on a flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Inflation in Japan had surpassed the BOJ's 2% target for three straight years, coming in most recently at 3.6% in April.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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  • And for even more star style, see every major outfit of late here.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • Richard filed an ongoing civil lawsuit of her own against Combs late last year.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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  • Celgene was newly flush with cash from rising sales of thalidomide.
    David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
  • Listen to this article There were 96 guinea pigs newly surrendered by an overwhelmed owner.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
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  • The bill now heads for a vote in the full House, where Speaker Johnson is operating under very tight margins: House Republicans have one of the thinnest majorities in history at 220-212, meaning Johnson can only afford to lose three members of his caucus if all Democrats are opposed.
    Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
  • In fiscal 2027 that starts July 1, 2026, the finance department now expects the state's net available general revenue to reach $6.88 billion -- an increase of $201.3 million or 3% above fiscal 2026, Hudson said.
    Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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  • The Oilers got out in front early, scoring just 1:27 into the game off the stick of Adam Henrique, his second goal of the playoffs, which turned out to be all the Oilers would need.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 May 2025

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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lately. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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