belated

Example Sentences

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A belated recusal would be better than no recusal.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 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

He was then commissioned to write book reviews, and his belated career as a writer was underway.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Mojica planned a belated coming out talk at dinner the night before; the discussion never happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

I’d missed the big coming-of-age party, but still, it didn’t seem like a good time to offer up any belated congrats.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx