latecomer

Example Sentences

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The countries that join now will write the bank’s charter, while latecomers will have to accept the terms drafted by others.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The boisterous buzz makes it an essential part of the day for fans, who arrive in morning darkness to stake their spot, while latecomers, irked at missing out, slope off down the fairway.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

A recent preprint by members of the same team suggests a reason: Many diseases themselves were latecomers.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 10, 2024

You can celebrate a week or two ahead of the latecomers waiting for the official clinch.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Usually there were one or two latecomers rushing to school a half hour late.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers