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

"There's been a real shift. This year you'll see them in lessons every single day, not late, in perfect uniform, trying their hardest," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

Morales also said that most tenants are not late on rent by choice, so cumbersome late fees can hinder payment, rather than be an incentive to pay on time.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023

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