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late bloomer

noun as in person slow to develop talent

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Merrill Kelly, 37, SP, 2.9, 15.8: A late bloomer who became a stalwart starter for the Diamondbacks for years, Kelly might be restricted to a two-year deal because of his age.

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Yet the 29-year-old appears to be a relative late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.

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Yet Wissa is a late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.

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Davis, 40, is a self-described late bloomer in the skincare industry.

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Toney has, however, been a bit of a late bloomer.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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