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lately

[leyt-lee] / ˈleɪt li /


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Used EV sales have been surging lately because of their value, with an average transaction price of around $36,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

EV stocks have been volatile lately, fighting tariff and policy headwinds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Just as white wine brightened Hemingway’s spirits long ago, it has lately been a bright spot in an otherwise dark time for the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Whether it’s the better results, or a shift in mindset, Sasaki has, indeed, seemed to carry himself with a touch more swagger lately.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“I’m sorry that things have been hard on you lately, Emma,” she says.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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