the latest

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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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Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS, contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Find insight on U.S. homebuyers, Redfin and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Dowden and Gu participate in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted in which pairs go on the run as they are pursued by an elite team of hunters.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Find insight on Transat, Ford and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“It’s the latest model. No scratches anywhere. I took good care of it.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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