belatedly

Example Sentences

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L.A. officials have long expressed concern that Trump and Congress might belatedly yank away $1 billion already set aside to reimburse state and local governments for security, planning and other Olympics-related costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

When Mortensen belatedly attempts to help Indy, Paul screams at him to “get away from my child.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

"No one should be fooled into thinking that this fraud appeal belatedly succeeding suggests the Hong Kong system operates fairly or justly," she told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Gauff belatedly found her groove, sending down an ace to seal the first set in style.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

He barely seemed to register that it was there, and she saw how clumsy his hands looked as he belatedly reached for it, while not letting his gaze leave Clara’s.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny