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later

[lei-ter] / ˈlɛɪ tər /




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But by the 1960s, it was much diminished, and a later owner, Benjamin Swig, had sold close to 1,000 antiques and artworks to help pay bills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Progressive voters, younger voters and working-class voters historically vote later or via mail.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Ten years later, seated in the Oval Office, he would tell Italy’s then prime minister that Pavarotti, who died in 2007, was a “friend of mine, great friend of mine.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Ronaldo took his World Cup total to a then-record 15 in the Germany edition four years later.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Come back later for the bands. Raffle ticket will be drawn then. Need not be present to win!”

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




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