be late

Example Sentences

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Under Florida statutes it appeared to be late, so I expected it to be dismissed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

"Would I have liked to see him with Fury five years ago? Of course I would have. But it didn't happen then and even that fight is going to be late."

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Now, however quickly you are going and whatever gear you’re in, you’re likely to be late on the next upshift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

It’s not scheduled until 10, but no one wants to be late.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

He told me to come by his office after Mr. Barber’s class—Mr. McElroy already knew I’d be late for world history.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt