work late
Example Sentences
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But they said he was a challenge for supervisors and frustrated line prosecutors and federal agents, frequently turning in work late or at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The same bits will work late night or early in the day when Nate has an early show.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
She thinks Gen Z feels less obligated to their employer than previous generations, who may have been willing to work late without extra pay, take meetings during vacations and defer to their employers.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025
"Of course it's really hard, especially because we're all women and when we finish work late at night it's so dark!"
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024
“Have a good day at school. I have to work late tonight so I won’t be home for dinner, but I’ll see you later.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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