belated

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Harry Maguire posed a belated threat as England resorted to long balls in the closing stages against Japan at Wembley.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

What is your biggest takeaway from the belated November report?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

She sent belated birthday cards and random newspaper clippings about people Janet didn’t know.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith