as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the latest news reveals many details we didn't know before
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
following the latest in design
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Recent Examples of latest
Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
—Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
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The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
—Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
—Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
—Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
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The Rams drove to the Seahawks’ nine-yard line in the final minute, but Garoppolo’s fourth-down pass to Whittington fell incomplete.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The final months of 2024 delivered additional blows to workers in several sectors as numerous layoff announcements were made for 2025.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Based on the omens and mathematical trends the next successful United manager isn't due for a while.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate and member of a wealthy Baltimore family, has been valorized by some social media users, a trend New York officials have condemned.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chargers Chargers might know playoff opponent before kickoff against the Raiders Dec. 30, 2024 Davis averaged 16 yards per punt return last year with one returned for a touchdown.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kelce played in 15 last year, missing his first game due to injury since his rookie season, and garnered 984.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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That includes some members of the military, and other critical government workers, such as TSA agents and air traffic controllers, just as the holiday travel craze begins.Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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This is especially timely given China’s gradual return to travel post-COVID—especially among the younger generation—mixed with a surge in demand for customization (from greeting cards to trips), bespoke experiences, and the charms and maximalism craze.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This latter group faces multiple barriers to accessing quality healthcare: lack of insurance coverage, cost barriers, limited access to providers, and educational disparities.Steve Brozak, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The empty plot that just hit the market at 9 Indian Creek Island Road is next door to these latter two properties and includes 200 feet of frontage on Biscayne Bay, plus plenty of room to build a deep-water dock to accommodate a yacht up to 180 feet.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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Here’s what’s brewing: New All-Time Highs and the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve The art of bold price prediction is back in vogue.Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The once-obscure debate over impoundment has come into vogue in MAGA circles thanks to veterans of Trump’s first administration who remain his close allies.Molly Redden, ProPublica, 26 Nov. 2024
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Send thoughtful notes after meetings or interviews, reiterating your enthusiasm and offering something of value (like a solution to a problem the company is facing).Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Despite his enthusiasm, Carter was unsuccessful with his first application to the school.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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And then the other thing is that the character, traditionally, at least, from the core comic books, is a guy who cannot control his rage.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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But Juliette manages to make it to the surface in the nick of time, fueled in part by the rage of betrayal.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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