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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Here's what to know The race marks one of the most competitive Mesa mayoral races in recent history.
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Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Despite our efforts, recent studies show that today's generation of children might have a shorter lifespan than their parents — something that hasn’t happened in two centuries.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Despite the long odds, nonprofit leaders and advocates have pushed aggressively in recent days to urge supporters to call their representatives and urge them to oppose the legislation.
—David Bowermaster, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Within the past year, the home prices in major Indian cities have shot up, along with the number of luxury car sales, reflecting the country’s recent surge in wealth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Despite our efforts, recent studies show that today's generation of children might have a shorter lifespan than their parents — something that hasn’t happened in two centuries.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Despite the long odds, nonprofit leaders and advocates have pushed aggressively in recent days to urge supporters to call their representatives and urge them to oppose the legislation.
—David Bowermaster, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Within the past year, the home prices in major Indian cities have shot up, along with the number of luxury car sales, reflecting the country’s recent surge in wealth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recent. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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