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He co-headlined with The Strokes on a lineup that also included Kings of Leon and Arcade Fire, the latter of which dropped giant light-up LED balls on the crowd as part of the performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The latter charge, comprising a breach of allegiance owed to a sovereign or state, was crucial because it was not subject to reprieve or commutation by the governor without consent of the Legislature.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

"We're not a team that just wants to make up the numbers; we want to be in this competition until the latter stages," Skinner said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The dispute is over the meaning of the latter term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

They were quickly named the Truck of Many Colors and Staff Car, the latter a battered olive drab army surplus sedan.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French