not late

Example Sentences

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In 2022, Fannie Mae instituted a “positive rent” initiative for landlords to report on-time rent payments—but not late or missed payments—to credit bureaus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

But he’s not late for a very important date.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Merseyside Police's matchday officers tweeted that it was "the worst European match" they had experienced but fans' behaviour at the turnstiles "was exemplary in shocking circumstances", adding: "You were not late 100%."

From BBC • May 29, 2022

In search of a silver lining to mitigate the COVID-19-related absences that have pared down the Storm’s roster, Noelle Quinn offered this: “At least it’s happening now and not late in the season.”

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022

Even though it’s not late, it’s dark and I don’t really like to walk in the dark by myself.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson