bloomer

Example Sentences

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"Now we get a loaf of bread and a cucumber," they calculated, noting that a cucumber costs 100 points and a seeded bloomer costs 150.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Bohm was a late bloomer in high school, growing so fast that he required elbow surgery between his junior and senior years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

A 64-year-old late bloomer who arrived in Bloomington with a cocky press conference and group of James Madison transfers, Cignetti delivered swagger, talent and a gift for navigating college football’s turbulent, transfer-happy economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Toney has, however, been a bit of a late bloomer.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

For the most part, I'd been a late bloomer.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi