later than
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It took too long for the benefits to be realized, profits were smaller and came later than hoped or competition meant excess profits flowed to the users of the new technology, not its owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
When the news conference commenced more than five hours later than planned, FAI chief executive David Courell said a players' vote on whether to play the game passed by a "significant majority".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
It is not expected to begin operations until 2029, about 4½ years later than planned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav had told staff earlier this week that he expected the deal to close no later than early October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“That’s all I can swing. It’s already late and if I get you home any later than eleven, Ma will kill me. Okay?”
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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