be tardy
Example Sentences
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She told her teachers that she was still going to be tardy, and besides, she liked the exercise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
This new Bellevue spot is the one with the dress code — no “gym clothing,” flip-flops, etc., with a somewhat stern advance voicemail reminding you of this and to not be tardy.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022
For those at home tuning in, the news conference is scheduled to start at 11 a.m., though Mr. Trump has been known to be tardy on occasion.
From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2017
The side effects are severe: Sleep-starved teens are more likely to misbehave, be tardy for class, and underperform academically.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2016
He would be tardy, but if he sprinted, he had a shot at being no more than fifteen minutes late.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
