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
But he’s not late for a very important date.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
Morales also said that most tenants are not late on rent by choice, so cumbersome late fees can hinder payment, rather than be an incentive to pay on time.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
Merseyside Police's matchday officers tweeted that it was "the worst European match" they had experienced but fans' behaviour at the turnstiles "was exemplary in shocking circumstances", adding: "You were not late 100%."
From BBC ● May 29, 2022
It’s dark but not late, and Abby and Nick want to take me to this feminist bookstore that evidently has a lot of gay stuff.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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