Examples of recent in a Sentence
Recent events have brought attention to the problem.
I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode.
Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.
That was the biggest earthquake in recent history.
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Miller also addresses contemporary politics, the recent presidential election and how honesty is in flux in our country.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Between the historically high bar of OL Lyonnes and the recent surge of Barcelona, the two teams are shining exemplars of what’s possible with proper investment in women’s clubs.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The most recent Powerball jackpot was won on May 2, when two players — one in Texas and one in Florida — split a $20 million prize.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 May 2026
The Republican primary has been one of the most expensive in recent history, with both sides spending freely on attack ads.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Between the historically high bar of OL Lyonnes and the recent surge of Barcelona, the two teams are shining exemplars of what’s possible with proper investment in women’s clubs.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The most recent Powerball jackpot was won on May 2, when two players — one in Texas and one in Florida — split a $20 million prize.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 May 2026
The Republican primary has been one of the most expensive in recent history, with both sides spending freely on attack ads.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recent. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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