work late
Example Sentences
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Miracle flights are also riling flight crews, who often have to work late because of the delays–and aren’t paid overtime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 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
It is expected advisers on all sides will work late on Friday, or into the weekend, if necessary providing a positive outcome is still possible before the Christmas break.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023
Even if they work late into the night as expected, they might have to scramble to finish in the new year, Reiners said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023
As an astrodynamicist, Rich rarely had to work late.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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