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  • adverb In a belated manner; tardily

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  • adverb later than usual or than expected

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Examples

  • 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

  • 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

  • We also learn, again belatedly, that the campaign’s denial of connections with the ACORN fraud machine is not precisely true.

    Stromata Blog: 2008

  •   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

  • 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

  • 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

  • “I forgot to tell you,” her mother called belatedly.

    For the Love of God Janet Dailey 1981

  • “I forgot to tell you,” her mother called belatedly.

    For the Love of God Janet Dailey 1981

  • That really was coming kind of belatedly after the Fed's 1/4 - percentage point cut yesterday in interest rates.

    CNN Transcript Jun 28, 2001 2001

  • 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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