late arrival

Example Sentences

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Also take into consideration whether you’re an early arrival person or a late arrival person.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

At the start of Thursday’s hearing, Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said he was concerned whether it was fair and appropriate to proceed with the sentencing given the late arrival of some 315 victim letters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Murdoch spoke briefly Wednesday at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, a fireside chat cut short because of Murdoch’s late arrival in San Francisco thanks to a weather delay.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

It is also alleged that some members of Dubois' entourage were refused entry to the venue, contributing to the late arrival.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

We had been tut-tutting from time to time all evening over Peter’s late arrival, but it never occurred to anyone that he wouldn’t turn up well ahead of takeoff.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein