not late

Example Sentences

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In 2022, Fannie Mae instituted a “positive rent” initiative for landlords to report on-time rent payments—but not late or missed payments—to credit bureaus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The Oval was sold out in advance and spectators made sure they were not late.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

“Those are the sort of greens you expect to see late on a Sunday, not late on a Friday,” McIlroy said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2022

No, I’m not late hearing the news about Mike Krzyzewski‘s departure from Duke. And don’t expect this announcement to lead “SportsCenter” or any national sports news show.

From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2022

I make myself keep moving so I’m not late again for school.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome