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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The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers champ opened up about his pride and joy on a recent episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast, and shared how much the historic moment means to him.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
However, the meaning of the Holy Trinity seems to have shifted in recent years, from the best watchmakers to the best brands.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
In recent years, the retailer has been hit by falling sales and reported a net sales fall for its third quarter, ended Oct. 28, of 4.1% to $539.8 million.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Not a lot of info about a lot of info
General Motors sold data in recent years to third-party data companies, which then sold information on drivers’ driving habits to insurance companies.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
However, the meaning of the Holy Trinity seems to have shifted in recent years, from the best watchmakers to the best brands.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
In recent years, the retailer has been hit by falling sales and reported a net sales fall for its third quarter, ended Oct. 28, of 4.1% to $539.8 million.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Not a lot of info about a lot of info
General Motors sold data in recent years to third-party data companies, which then sold information on drivers’ driving habits to insurance companies.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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