belated
Example Sentences
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“When writing belated wedding thank-you cards, be sure to focus your message on how much you appreciate the thoughtfulness of their gift and their presence at your celebration,” the Knot adds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
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 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
Her belated interest so delighted Ralph that as they huddled over the kitchen table, he kissed her several times, ardently.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
Vocabulary lists containing belated
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