belated

Example Sentences

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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

It took the belated introduction of captain Ben Stokes to trap Weatherald lbw, with Head then sharing another 105 with Labuschagne.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

At 8:23 and twenty seconds, King Lotharon made his somewhat belated entrance to the dinner.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman