Definitions
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- adverb In a
belated manner;tardily
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb later than usual or than expected
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Examples
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We also learn, again belatedly, that the campaign’s denial of connections with the ACORN fraud machine is not precisely true.
Elections 2006/2008 2009
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We also learn, again belatedly, that the campaign’s denial of connections with the ACORN fraud machine is not precisely true.
That CREEPy Feeling 2008
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We also learn, again belatedly, that the campaign’s denial of connections with the ACORN fraud machine is not precisely true.
Stromata Blog: 2008
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If they learn about the recall belatedly when redress isn't an option, consumers may take the chance of leaving unsafe products in service.
Sprinklers recall: last call on O-ring sprinklers replacement 2007
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If they learn about the recall belatedly when redress isn't an option, consumers may take the chance of leaving unsafe products in service.
Sprinklers recall: last call on O-ring sprinklers replacement 2007
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When he saw her dip her head and avoid his eyes, he recalled belatedly that Navajo did not like to make eye contact with strangers.
A Man Alone Mckenna, Lindsay 2001
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“I forgot to tell you,” her mother called belatedly.
For the Love of God Janet Dailey 1981
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“I forgot to tell you,” her mother called belatedly.
For the Love of God Janet Dailey 1981
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That really was coming kind of belatedly after the Fed's 1/4 - percentage point cut yesterday in interest rates.
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After the slightest hesitation, the taller guard " Beilyt, Mykel recalled belatedly " replied, "Yes, sir.
Cadmian's Choice Modesitt, L. E. 2006
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