bloomer
Example Sentences
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Deniz Undav is Germany’s unstoppable late bloomer, who scores more frequently than Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Bohm was a late bloomer in high school, growing so fast that he required elbow surgery between his junior and senior years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
He was a bit of a late bloomer, let's not forget.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
A late bloomer, Pegula has taken the long road.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
Shortly afterward, Harriet had someone write a letter to Franklin B. Sanborn in Boston, asking for a bloomer dress because long skirts were a handicap on an expedition.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
