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belated

[bih-ley-tid] / bɪˈleɪ tɪd /


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Part-time spinner Jacob Bethell bowled before Archer, whose belated introduction was explained by a need to rest after bowling an eight-over spell on the first evening.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

"Happy belated 80th birthday, @POTUS," Merz wrote on X.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

But the belated potential dumping of Mr. Khan shouldn’t let the ICC off the hook.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

Their discomfort now is real, but it is also belated and partial.

From Salon May 5, 2026

Ma gave me a harsh look as though I had stepped out of line in offering my belated condolences to Mrs. Ruiz.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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