recently
Americanadverb
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She recently got a raise, which has helped make the rent feel more manageable.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The captain of the door guys at the Store who recently became a paid regular.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Bauer researches historical and contemporary right-wing movements in the United States and recently wrote a book called “Making the Liberal Media.”
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The bread-winners included several tracks by Sam Smith and Estelle’s “American Boy”—which Dean revisited recently at karaoke night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“After all, he is only recently out of prison.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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