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 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

For Liverpool fans, that will be music to their ears and a belated Christmas gift.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

At 8:23 and twenty seconds, King Lotharon made his somewhat belated entrance to the dinner.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman