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In the latter, he sings: "People were killed here for waving the flag, that's why I carry it everywhere" - including the Super Bowl.

From BBC

The latter is a big issue in New York, where the stray cat population is estimated at around half a million.

From Barron's

In the former he proved compellingly contemplative and introspective, while in the latter he established an impressive arc, growing from unleashing unbounded, extroverted dimensions to embodying crumpled dejection.

From The Wall Street Journal

Almost a year to the day after retiring from “Today,” Hoda Kotb is back on the morning show filling in for pal Savannah Guthrie while the latter focuses on her missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.

From Los Angeles Times

She prayed it was the latter and started toward the light.

From Literature