later than

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When play did get under way, two hours later than scheduled, only six of the early starters broke par as strong winds buffeted an already tricky course on Long Island, New York.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The pair said their “I do’s” at a local courthouse later than night in a secret ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The proposed rules should be available no later than the end of September—and they will carry legal force, offering crucial clarity for operators and educators eager to begin serving students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The researchers found that participants who received abatacept for 12 months developed rheumatoid arthritis much later than those who received a placebo.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

I know Babs is usually at Birdie’s no later than seven-thirty for an eight o’clock opening, when they do tea-and-pastry takeaway.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy