be late

Example Sentences

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He said the whole journey had taken 90 minutes longer than normal, meaning he would be late for work.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

“All that matters” is when the actual peak in the memory cycle comes, Klein said in a note to investors, adding that that could be late next year or in early 2028.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

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

It’s not scheduled until 10, but no one wants to be late.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

Dee is already inside, which means I must really be late.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King