in recent years is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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China and Russia have carried out increasingly complex and assertive military drills in recent years, sometimes spurring neighbors such as Japan and South Korea to scramble jets to track the activities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The cost of living has dominated people's lives in recent years, and - to some extent - our politics too.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
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- over the last little while
- in the current era
- not too long ago
Possible Antonyms
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- back in the day
- in the distant past
