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 Neon hasn’t done a ton of platform releases of late, even with some of its horror titles. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 The relationship between Huang and Elon Musk has been tightening of late. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 An investment firm owned by the two youngest sons of late Lakers owner Jerry Buss has bought into the new ownership group of the San Diego Padres. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 There is no denying Messi’s greatness, or the talent on the Miami roster, but that has not translated to victories of late. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2026.

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