late arrival
Example Sentences
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Neither of us knew what the other was dealing with until years later, when, as adults, we were able to laugh grimly over our late arrival to a world of clothes that actually fit.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Also take into consideration whether you’re an early arrival person or a late arrival person.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 20, 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
Ireland's Hugo Keenan will likely tour, but Scotland's first-choice 15 Blair Kinghorn suffered a knee knock recently and would be a late arrival on tour with Toulouse destined for Top 14 play-offs.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
We had been tut-tutting from time to time all evening over Peter’s late arrival, but it never occurred to anyone that he wouldn’t turn up well ahead of takeoff.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
