as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time
he always paid his bills, but usually delinquently
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Adverb
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She’s done plenty of gossiping with the other two, first with Kate while Laurie was in her room and later with Laurie when Kate was away.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The only recommendation that CDC makes is people who are taking care of those with measles, perhaps health care workers, might consider an additional booster later in life.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Gusts between 30 and 45 mph are expected to develop over the area late in the morning and continue into the evening.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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And for even more star style, see every major outfit of late here.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, Saldívar barricaded herself in a truck outside, threatening to take her own life before eventually surrendering.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bali eventually took Roosevelt’s recommendation in 2024.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Enchanting aromas that slowly unfurl in the glass with notes of rose petals, brambly fruit and red cherries laced with a fantastic saline minerality note with a supple texture and a long, expressive finish.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But Franklin slowly nursed her back to health as Kiki gradually gained the strength to clumsily, haltingly fly: first from her living room perch to the kitchen counter, then back and forth along the length of the narrow room.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Delinquently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquently. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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