latecomer

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And have the most important play happen while some latecomer blocks your view with his backside while trying to find his seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

A comparative latecomer to the international stage, the full stature of Brendel's talent only became apparent at the age of 45.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

Germany, a latecomer to the race for overseas possessions, had only a few colonies in Africa and the Pacific.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman