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tardiness

[tahr-dee-nis] / ˈtɑr di nɪs /
NOUN
lateness
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The secrecy and tardiness of Russian state media gave foreign broadcasters an advantage.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She was late so often for school that administrators said she might have to repeat some classes and asked for a doctor’s note to explain the tardiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

A rabbit in full formal attire, prattling on about his tardiness?

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

It also forbade suspensions and expulsions for truancy and tardiness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

He didn’t hit Liyana, even after the twenty-ninth day’s tardiness, though she made more mistakes than they did.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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