this past

phrase

: 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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But Antetokounmpo has now played in a scrimmage at his new home arena in front of Heat fans after being traded to Miami this past summer. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 The photos were widely circulated online in the Boise community this past weekend. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026 After missing most of the 2024 season, Hendriks played for the Red Sox a year ago and was in the Cubs’ organization this past season. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 The last time Turner turned up in front of the cameras was at a St-Germain pop-up in Cannes this past July. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for this past

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“This past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20past. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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