lately
Example Sentences
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I’ve been thinking about Musk a little bit too much lately — since almost any amount is too much — and wondering if it’s finally time to give him complete control of the sun.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Energy has been far and away the market’s standout performer lately, showing persistent strength even as broader economic conditions have turned more uneven.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Investors have become less interested in Tesla’s car business lately, but some analysts see that as shortsighted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Actually, the river had returned to normal a week earlier, but Gower had been unusually meditative lately.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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