this past

idiom

: the one that most recently took place

—used with a period of time

I spoke to him on the phone just this past weekend.

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Hall is the Tigers’ first transfer portal addition since their season ended with a 27-24 win over Iowa in the Music City Bowl victory this past Monday. —

Davis Wilson, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025 After the Heat did not quickly agree to an extension this past offseason, Butler decided to play out this season and exercise his option to become a free agent this upcoming summer. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, a Cheez-It mascot officiated a wedding at the Citrus Bowl this past New Year’s Eve. —

Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025 With the 49ers’ offseason looming, Purdy made history on Monday Night Football this past week against Detroit, notching 15 games with at least two passing touchdowns and a passer rating of at least 115. —

Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for this past