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Mar 16, 2019 · "In recent years" (plural) refers to an indefinite period of time up to the present, longer than a year but less than about twenty (often much less). Because it has an up to the present. Sep 3, 2008 · Recent is a vague period of time, thus it makes more sense to say "in recent years". I also agree with the advice you were giving in the other thread to use " over several years ". Feb 4, 2011 · "In recent days" (or some other noun indicated a unit of time) is an expression that means "recently", and is therefore general. "On" in this phrase would indicate specific days (or times). "On. Oct 26, 2013 · Recent = something that happened not very long ago but other things have happened since then. Latest = the last thing that happened. "I receive hundreds of complaints each week. A. Jan 1, 2017 · So if you say "I've had a hundred phone calls in the last week", the most recent one could have been five minutes ago. Be aware, though, that the simple past is used more in American.