belated

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These misaligned intentions and the reactions they give rise to make for an awkward but energizing catch-up session, followed by belated hurt feelings, then a fuller reconciliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“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

Making belated history by headlining Coachella would seem far removed from those concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

MacIntyre led on 14 under par, one shot clear of the chasing pack, when the third round belated ended on Sunday, after storms curtailed Saturday's play.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It was a belated admission that tens of thousands of famine-stricken North Koreans had already gone to China and that the country was increasingly dependent on their remittances.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden