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belated

[bih-ley-tid] / bɪˈleɪ tɪd /


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"Belated fixes cannot undo this harm. We must hold Big Tech accountable for giving abusers the power to victimize women and girls at the click of a button," Ahmed said.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Belated interest is typical from New Zealanders with non-men’s rugby events, said University of Auckland sport and sports media professor Toni Bruce.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Belated countermoves to cut off the North’s funding spigots are getting underway.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023

Belated recognition hasn’t dampened the underlying contrarianism, however.

From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2019

Belated passengers were dodging and skipping among these frantic things, hoping to reach the forecastle companion-way alive, but having their doubts about it.

From American Merchant Ships and Sailors by Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John)




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