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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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A joint statement from several lobbying groups for banks said last week that the latest version of the Clarity Act “still puts at risk the local lending that drives economic activity in the U.S.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

As the smoke eases, firefighters then move into the forest on foot to try and contain the latest flare-up.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The racial makeup of the latest class of admits barely changed year over year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Unlike rail tracks – which once built are good for decades – data centres are likely to need upgrading frequently to include the latest and fastest processors.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

I had to tell her the whole truth right away—or first thing in the morning at the latest.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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