of late

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Definition of of latenext
as in late
not long ago He has of late taken to knitting and crocheting.

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Recent Examples of of late The future of reaching fans of late-night humor may be digital, but there appears to be business to be done on television as well. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 July 2026 The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, who own a stake in the San Francisco 49ers, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday. CBS News, 12 July 2026 Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents. Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026 Irresistible, sweet, tender, and moist, strawberry spoon cake is the perfect way to highlight the tender and juicy berries of late spring and early summer. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of late

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“Of late.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of%20late. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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