be late

Example Sentences

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Under Florida statutes it appeared to be late, so I expected it to be dismissed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

It will be late Sunday and into next week when the Arctic air covers the whole of the UK.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Now, however quickly you are going and whatever gear you’re in, you’re likely to be late on the next upshift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

It’s not scheduled until 10, but no one wants to be late.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

“If you are going to be late, don’t bother coming back.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny