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the latest

Idioms  

  1. Also, the latest thing. The most recent development, as in fashion or the news. For example, Wearing straw hats to the beach is the latest thing, or Have you heard the latest about the royal family? [Colloquial; late 1800s] Also see the thing.

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Find insight on oil futures, refining costs and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

This sale is the latest effort to downsize WME.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In the latest quarter, specialty eggs and prepared foods combined to account for 53% of overall net sales, up significantly from 24% the year before.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share for the latest quarter slipped to $1.53 from $1.58, while analysts were modeling for a jump to $2.20.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

For reference, there was his talismanic Lipnitsky on which to rely, and the latest edition of Modern Chess Openings, which had thousands of games and variations.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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