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

More than 2.4 million people registered for the 28 December general election, which observers described as largely peaceful despite delays caused by the late arrival of voting material and problems with the electoral register.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 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

Given his late arrival, Yates played all of last season without a scholarship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2025

“Got a late arrival, Bertha. See to it she gets a room and a good night’s rest. Big day tomorrow.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston