as in later
after the due, usual, or proper time
he always paid his bills, but usually delinquently
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Adverb
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Officers and social workers arrived and spoke to the man, later identified as White, in his apartment.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026 -
An unvaccinated visitor who later tested positive for measles may have exposed emergency patients at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego on March 11, the county’s public health department warned Wednesday.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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OpenClaw was founded by Austrian software developer Peter Steinberger late last year, and its popularity has helped spark an AI agent frenzy.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The latter three are running as independents after a controversial last-minute ballot maneuver from the congressman, who late last year announced his retirement after serving for four terms.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And DeRosa knows the United States will eventually break through to win another World Baseball Classic title.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Harrison eventually gained control of both weapons.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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If nerves flare, breathe slowly, and choose progress over perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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During the arrest, Coberg slowly drove past the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade SUV — with the window rolled down — as Iza watched from the back seat.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Delinquently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delinquently. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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