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latter

[lat-er] / ˈlæt ər /


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Christopher Lopez, a Pacoima resident, who also goes by the nickname Squid, goes to the lake for the latter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Dominion’s shares were trading at such a discount—about a quarter lower than NextEra’s forward earnings multiple—that the latter was able to offer a hefty premium without denting its earnings growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There are a couple of exemptions - if a player is injured or there are security concerns about where they can go off, though the latter should not be an issue at the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Also invited were the two other declared candidates: Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency; and the former president of Senegal, Macky Sall, with the latter sending a short video message.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Finally, with some foreboding because of her previous experience in Providence, she chose the latter alternative.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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