as in latest
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch
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Recent Examples of latter
Campbell’s latter point is a big contributing factor to elevator stoppages at the Austin airport, according to Hey.
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
The set also includes a human Crabsuit driver inside the mech-like build, and Lo'ak and Tsireya complete the recreation of one of the movie's latter scenes.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Amid mounting scrutiny, AQSLC deleted its Facebook and Instagram pages, though the group restored its latter account after tensions subsided.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025
Only this latter route will allow societies to maintain and strengthen the sources of their flourishing.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.—
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While Constantine died before the filming of 2023’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the plot of the movie paid tribute to the actor, revolving around a family trip to Greece intended to honor his character’s last wish.—
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With Packers first-year team president Ed Policy likely approaching a decision on LaFleur’s future this offseason before the final year of his contract, LaFleur did himself no favors ahead of those conversations.—
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Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP George Clooney and Don Cheadle, who came onstage to present the final award for the night, joked about the standing ovation, with Cheadle noting Clooney did not receive one.—
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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