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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Wings Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum vs. P.J. Washington and Derrick Jones Jr.
Breakdown: Two superstar forwards vs. two forwards that just arrived in Dallas this past season.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Mid Coast Modern, next door to Dave’s, closed this past weekend.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
Early indoor success this past season inspired him.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
Indeed, Carter this past season averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Mid Coast Modern, next door to Dave’s, closed this past weekend.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
Early indoor success this past season inspired him.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
Indeed, Carter this past season averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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“This past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20past. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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