as in later
following in time or place
he had been a teacher, a librarian, and some years latterly, a novelist
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Former team principal of Ferrari and latterly CEO and president of Lamborghini, Domenicali has been at the helm of F1 since joining the organization as CEO in 2021, replacing the outgoing Chase Carey.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Rooney was an elderly columnist, too, latterly in the news for saying the sorts of things a decaying old coot would say.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Campbell spent four years at Hulu, latterly as president, before moving to Peacock as president in October 2021.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Roberts worked for almost five years at Odin’s Eye, latterly as Head Of Development and Co-Director of Acquisitions.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Rooney was an elderly columnist, too, latterly in the news for saying the sorts of things a decaying old coot would say.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Campbell spent four years at Hulu, latterly as president, before moving to Peacock as president in October 2021.
—Peter White, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Roberts worked for almost five years at Odin’s Eye, latterly as Head Of Development and Co-Director of Acquisitions.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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Make sure to get the matcha and granola bowl and a cold brew mixed with orange juice and thank me later.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Police now say the teen is the same person whom police questioned and later released in connection with the killing of a woman who was walking with a child to a JCPS bus stop Aug. 13.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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The New World screwworm was a problem in the American cattle industry until it was largely eradicated in the 1970s through the breeding of sterile flies, and factories were shut down afterward.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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European leaders held a second call afterward to discuss the next steps in the Ukraine conflict, the spokesperson said.—
Ben Kelly
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Brett surfaced at work, very much alive.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whether all these physical and economic attacks will lend momentum toward a ceasefire remains to be seen: Trump is expected to meet with Putin next week, and could have a follow-up meeting shortly thereafter with both leaders together, The New York Times reported.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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They are also highly sought after and can be expensive, with puppies regularly selling for thousands of dollars — and sometimes tens-of-thousands — depending on its physical features and lineage, according to MarketWatch.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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These scenes brought the father of two to tears on camera recently, but Israel's Arabic military spokesman released his own video after, accusing him of pretending to be pained and promoting Hamas propaganda.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Latterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latterly. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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