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
“You’re like, ‘Why do you get to be late?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 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
So I waited until everyone left, even though I might be late for Mrs. Verne's class and I knew that Principal Peattie would love to see me waiting outside his office for another thirty minutes.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
