as in latest
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch
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Recent Examples of latter
This latter paper argues that Bitcoin’s existence and continued appreciation has a significant impact on wealth distribution.
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Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Although district accounting practices don’t provide a clear view of these latter costs, Horton estimated a statewide cost of millions more dollars.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 12 Oct. 2024
But even that latter overt connection is in the service of a gag more than any real canon-building.
—James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
That latter effort was her most recent addition to the 200-week club, before Evermore joined in on the fun.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Although district accounting practices don’t provide a clear view of these latter costs, Horton estimated a statewide cost of millions more dollars.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 12 Oct. 2024
But even that latter overt connection is in the service of a gag more than any real canon-building.
—James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
That latter effort was her most recent addition to the 200-week club, before Evermore joined in on the fun.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
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The day after Simpson’s arrest last month, a federal complaint was filed against him.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors filed vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crash, and car theft charges against Gonzalez last month, records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This is a great do-it-all jacket for winters that are equal parts wet, cold, and windy, with a two-layer Gore-Tex outer offering the most water resistance of any jacket in our final lineup.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Broncos navigated their final drive beautifully, bled the clock all the way down and didn’t give it back to Mahomes.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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