in recent years is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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There also have been visible shifts into gold by countries that have been the target of U.S. financial sanctions in recent years.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
If sports and money have converged in recent years, a championship run by the favorite team of Wall Street, Big Law, real-estate bigwigs and celebrities might mark the singularity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
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- over the last little while
- in the current era
- not too long ago
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- back in the day
- in the distant past
