lateness

Still, the lateness of Majewski’s departure from the contest complicates matters.

George Washington tolerated no lateness or laziness from his cabinet officers, secretaries, or enslaved servants.

If its lateness were the only battle, it still might have performed better.

The book’s lateness was not the only intriguing thing about the copy, however — it was registered in the library twice, once in 1914 and then again in 1916.

It will be a slog, especially given the lateness with which she’d be entering the race against some formidable opponents.