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
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
It is expected advisers on all sides will work late on Friday, or into the weekend, if necessary providing a positive outcome is still possible before the Christmas break.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023
Lesson No. 1: Never think about work late at night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023
If it were up to him, he would go with her every time she had to work late instead of staying home with Janie.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
