too late
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England rallied too little, too late, with Ojomoh going in from a smart, flat mis-pass from captain Ford in the final play of the match.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Their standoff energizes the play, but this jolt of momentum comes a little too late.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Many disillusioned Cubans shrugged off the announcements as either too little too late or an outright "lie."
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
As a once-in-a-century storm rips the place apart, Tom’s conversion may have arrived too late for the town, its visitors and his family.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
She took a sip of her orange juice, and if it hadn’t already been far, far too late, he would have stomped on Daniel’s foot under the table.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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