work late
Example Sentences
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Miracle flights are also riling flight crews, who often have to work late because of the delays–and aren’t paid overtime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
An astounding 74% of mothers and 66% of fathers have been forced to leave work early, arrive to work late or skip it entirely due to “last-minute childcare disruptions,” per the Independent Restaurant Coalition.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024
When I work late, I sometimes sleep in an empty patient bed in the ward or in a cramped waiting room with a bed and basin,” Dr Nandi told me.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2024
When she returned, she was given extra tasks that often kept her at work late, Blackwell’s lawsuit said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023
“Look, Roy, I’ve got to take you in. The new hearse knocked out a bearing. You’ll have to work late to get it ready for Mrs. Hawks at eleven tomorrow.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
