work late
Example Sentences
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When George secretly attended a robot football game, his simulacrum told Jane he had to work late.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
She thinks Gen Z feels less obligated to their employer than previous generations, who may have been willing to work late without extra pay, take meetings during vacations and defer to their employers.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025
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
Lesson No. 1: Never think about work late at night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Scott’s just called to say he has to work late, which is not the news I wanted to hear.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
