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

The Oval was sold out in advance and spectators made sure they were not late.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

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

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

“Those are the sort of greens you expect to see late on a Sunday, not late on a Friday,” McIlroy said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2022

So, technically, he’s not late, and he won’t ever be, even if he doesn’t show up for days.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty