belated

Example Sentences

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Harry Maguire posed a belated threat as England resorted to long balls in the closing stages against Japan at Wembley.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A belated recusal would be better than no recusal.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Their grief and fury set in motion the countervailing force of justice that, no matter how belated, cannot be denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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 saw him raise one hand slightly, as if making a belated attempt to grab hold of me.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss