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belated

[bih-ley-tid] / bɪˈleɪ tɪd /


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“When writing belated wedding thank-you cards, be sure to focus your message on how much you appreciate the thoughtfulness of their gift and their presence at your celebration,” the Knot adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

A belated recusal would be better than no recusal.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

He was then commissioned to write book reviews, and his belated career as a writer was underway.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Mojica planned a belated coming out talk at dinner the night before; the discussion never happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

This was my belated Christmas gift to Nana, and one that she wouldn’t need to remember to appreciate.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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