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

It took the belated introduction of captain Ben Stokes to trap Weatherald lbw, with Head then sharing another 105 with Labuschagne.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Sissy was so happy at being divorced so quickly that she sent him a silver-plated pickle dish as a belated wedding present.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith