be late for
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, a customer fumed that she was going to be late for work at the port: Her car key was in the pocket of the man ICE had taken away.
From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025
I would be late for school so often.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2024
Other tips: Don’t be late for your timed entry or you could be shut out of the park.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024
His commitment to the challenge has seen him be late for play-dates so he could run beforehand.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023
“Amanda, I’m going to be late for class.”
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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