lately

Example Sentences

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Energy has been far and away the market’s standout performer lately, showing persistent strength even as broader economic conditions have turned more uneven.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She added that “I have stayed away from AI altogether in writing lately to avoid this exact scenario.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Witches, demons and Satanism — anything occult — is white-hot lately.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

That makes me relax, because honestly, I feel like I’ve been saying the wrong thing a lot lately.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy