Examples of lately in a Sentence
He has been feeling better lately.
Lately, she has been worrying about her son.
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Food safety concerns have been a prominent issue lately.
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
He’s been hanging out with Louis a lot lately, apparently in desperate need of an emotional outlet during the stress of the adoption process.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
The 20-year-old has been in fine form lately, winning 10 of her last 11 matches, including a title in Beijing and a semifinal appearance in Wuhan.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Cowboys have been in a bit of disarray lately, and the injury to Prescott cannot come at a worse time.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
He’s been hanging out with Louis a lot lately, apparently in desperate need of an emotional outlet during the stress of the adoption process.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
The 20-year-old has been in fine form lately, winning 10 of her last 11 matches, including a title in Beijing and a semifinal appearance in Wuhan.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Cowboys have been in a bit of disarray lately, and the injury to Prescott cannot come at a worse time.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lately. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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lately
adverb
late·ly
ˈlāt-lē 
: not long ago
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