belated

Example Sentences

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A belated recusal would be better than no recusal.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Their grief and fury set in motion the countervailing force of justice that, no matter how belated, cannot be denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The Indian government’s decision to upgrade its fighter jet fleet may signal its belated recognition of the scale of the threats it faces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The unwaveringly consistent Ulster back row scored his side's first points of the game and led the belated charge at France.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

She sent belated birthday cards and random newspaper clippings about people Janet didn’t know.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith