be late
Example Sentences
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Under Florida statutes it appeared to be late, so I expected it to be dismissed.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
Jenrick managed to be late to his own defection, in the latest dollop of farce on a day groaning with drama, jeopardy, skulduggery and plotting.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
Meanwhile, a customer fumed that she was going to be late for work at the port: Her car key was in the pocket of the man ICE had taken away.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
Now, however quickly you are going and whatever gear you’re in, you’re likely to be late on the next upshift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
I walk into the living room, wondering how we could be late when it is still only seven o’clock and church does not start for another two hours.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
