belated

Example Sentences

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A belated recusal would be better than no recusal.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

The Indian government’s decision to upgrade its fighter jet fleet may signal its belated recognition of the scale of the threats it faces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The belated admissions, which contradict some positions taken by the health board during the six-year inquiry, have been welcomed.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

I talked straight through the night, and he silently took my confes sions, maledictions, as though he were some font of blessing at which I might leave a final belated tithe.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee