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

He has a good strategic point, but his late arrival to this debate is roiling British politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

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

McCullum also defended the late arrival of bowling consultant James Anderson, so instrumental in England’s success two years ago when he was still a player.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024

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