work late
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He keeps mentioning that he’s working to adjust his schedule so he doesn’t have to work late, seemingly for his own lifestyle, but I’m not counting on it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
The same bits will work late night or early in the day when Nate has an early show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 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
Usually it is not this bad on Thursdays and Fridays, when Uhmma and Apa both work late at their second jobs.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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