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Recent Examples of lately
Despite recent research suggesting North Texas has lately been losing some of its famous economic advantage — a major factor behind the region’s explosive growth — Dallas actually fared relatively well in SmartAsset’s analysis.
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Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of disconcerting news about AI in journalism lately.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Is there a reason your Chick-fil-A fries taste different lately?
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Suicide rates have risen lately as many people report mental health struggles.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 4 Mar. 2026
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Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of disconcerting news about AI in journalism lately.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Is there a reason your Chick-fil-A fries taste different lately?
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Suicide rates have risen lately as many people report mental health struggles.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lately
Adverb
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Thorn’s more famous namesake, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, recently became the unlikely face of this exodus.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Outhouse, who transferred from White Settlement Brewer after a breakout sophomore season with six interceptions, was recently invited to the 2027 Under Armour All-America Game.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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The rates were similar in the private sector, where 41% reported using AI late last year, including a quarter who reported using it frequently.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Savanti Travel’s Rowan recalled a client, who was in Paris on a business trip, arriving late for an appointment after ChatGPT suggested a route that failed to account for road closures due to construction.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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In 2009, employees Burr Oak Cemetery employees were accused of digging up old graves, emptying their remains in various locations around the grounds, then reselling the burial plots to newly grieving families.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Despite intense media scrutiny and a number of high-profile public incidents — including when Spears was photographed hitting a car with an umbrella and a newly shaven head — Spears has not previously been arrested.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, and oregano can be planted now.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the power comes flickering on for a few precious hours in the middle of the night, that’s when Cubans now rise to wearily cook and iron clothes.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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What about Tyler Conklin, whose previous annual average value, per Sportac, was just about $3 million?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s why an X-ray telescope that would be superior in those regards has so much discovery potential just awaiting it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lately. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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