belatedly
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On the same day the FDA belatedly disclosed the jalapeño salmonella outbreak, Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet posted on social media that a college student complained to him that “a burrito shouldn’t cost $20.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Bernie Moreno, albeit belatedly, reacted to Miller’s behavior by defending his daughter, telling reporters he sent her, his granddaughter and his wife to a “secure place” out of state for their own safety.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
He later visited the garage to settle up, telling Judith he was "desperate" and had borrowed money to belatedly pay her.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Japan is no exception and efforts are belatedly being made to tackle the problem, from dedicated lawyers to teams monitoring social media for offensive posts.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
She was right, he knew, though it galled him that she would make that decision 1 should never have come to the ball, he realized belatedly.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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