latecomer
Example Sentences
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A relative latecomer to the sport, Archibald did not join Britain's endurance squad until the age of 19 but won the European team pursuit title in her senior competitive debut.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
All received bonuses of at least $100 million to defect from the PGA Tour, and Rahm, a relative latecomer to LIV Golf, received a reported $300- to $500-million bonus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Apple would be a latecomer to the world of foldable phones — with Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan noting that Samsung and Huawei both released foldable smartphones in 2019.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
Rep. Wesley Hunt, a latecomer to the race who was an early backer of Trump in 2024, earned 13.5% of the vote and will not advance to the run-off.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
At first people thought it was just a latecomer to the dance.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
