late bloomer
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Deniz Undav is Germany’s unstoppable late bloomer, who scores more frequently than Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
He was a bit of a late bloomer, let's not forget.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
A 64-year-old late bloomer who arrived in Bloomington with a cocky press conference and group of James Madison transfers, Cignetti delivered swagger, talent and a gift for navigating college football’s turbulent, transfer-happy economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
“He always said it was fine to be a late bloomer if you made it to the flower show,” Pat wrote in her husband’s death notice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025
Eleanor hoped that Ben was a late bloomer.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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