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The phrase "a recent column" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a column that was published not long ago, typically in a newspaper, magazine, or online platform.
Example: "In a recent column, the author discussed the impact of climate change on local communities."
Alternatives: "a recent article" or "a recent piece".
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("Green the Bailout" was a recent column headline).
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble was the subject of a recent column.
My colleague Bob Herbert described some of these examples in a recent column.
But in a recent column in USA Today, Mr. Obama appeared to set some new conditions.
In a recent column in Slate, Mickey Kaus dismissed the car as "a nostalgic cartoon".
(James Surowiecki considered some of the potential benefits of such a move in a recent column).
A recent column he wrote about the subject was titled "Farewell to a Vacation From History".
In a recent column, Martin Kettle criticised the upcoming party conferences as deeply unrepresentative events.
A recent column discussed the pros and cons of keeping butter refrigerated at all times.
Dear John In a recent column you recommended omega-3 fish oils for brain health.
The title of a recent column made the point nicely: "Instruments of Satan".
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