late arrival

Example Sentences

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Also take into consideration whether you’re an early arrival person or a late arrival person.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Despite her relatively late arrival in the sport, Rybakina won her first WTA Tour title in Bucharest in 2019 before reaching four finals in her first five events in an astonishing start to 2020.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

At the start of Thursday’s hearing, Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said he was concerned whether it was fair and appropriate to proceed with the sentencing given the late arrival of some 315 victim letters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Given his late arrival, Yates played all of last season without a scholarship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2025

The fire just wasn’t the main reason for his late arrival.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny