Examples of recent in a Sentence
Recent events have brought attention to the problem.
I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode.
Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.
That was the biggest earthquake in recent history.
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His most recent stop before Arkansas was in Baltimore, Maryland, as a night and breaking news editor.
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Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025
According to a recent report from TKO Group Holdings, WWE generated $391.5 million in total revenue in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24 percent increase from 2024.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Even though these cruises aren't cheap — his cruise to Greece will cost about $7,000 — Easley said he's noticed that prices for cruises have become more affordable in recent years.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
During the first two weeks of July 2025, temperatures across the country were an average of 1.5 degrees warmer than the most recent 30-year normal.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025
According to a recent report from TKO Group Holdings, WWE generated $391.5 million in total revenue in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24 percent increase from 2024.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Even though these cruises aren't cheap — his cruise to Greece will cost about $7,000 — Easley said he's noticed that prices for cruises have become more affordable in recent years.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
During the first two weeks of July 2025, temperatures across the country were an average of 1.5 degrees warmer than the most recent 30-year normal.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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“Recent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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