this past
idiom
: the one that most recently took place
—used with a period of time
I spoke to him on the phone just this past weekend.
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In recent years, he's even developed into a legitimate 3-point shooting threat, converting 41% this past season.
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David K. Li, NBC News, 27 June 2024
Had Adebayo this past season met the criteria for a supermax deal that would have paid $245 million over four years, the expectation was Adebayo would have moved expeditiously for such an extension this summer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Flooding that spread across parts of Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota this past weekend was forecast to worsen Monday and Tuesday as rivers continue to rise, and meteorologists warn that additional rain from possible thunderstorms could extend or heighten the risks of inundation.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Per 36 minutes, Highsmith averaged 10.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks this past regular season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024
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David K. Li, NBC News, 27 June 2024
Had Adebayo this past season met the criteria for a supermax deal that would have paid $245 million over four years, the expectation was Adebayo would have moved expeditiously for such an extension this summer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Flooding that spread across parts of Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota this past weekend was forecast to worsen Monday and Tuesday as rivers continue to rise, and meteorologists warn that additional rain from possible thunderstorms could extend or heighten the risks of inundation.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Per 36 minutes, Highsmith averaged 10.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks this past regular season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024
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“This past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20past. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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