late
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doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected
- The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.
- The project submission was late, but the teacher accepted it.
- He apologized for being late to the party.
- The late response from the client delayed the project timeline.
- Due to the late start, they had to rush to finish their work before the deadline.
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(of a person) having recently passed away
- The late professor was renowned for his groundbreaking research in physics.
- The award was presented in honor of the late Dr. Smith, who dedicated his life to medical research.
- Many gathered to pay tribute to the late author, whose works had inspired generations.
- The late mayor's policies continue to shape the city's development.
- A memorial was held for the late artist, whose paintings remain influential today.
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existing or occurring near the end of a specified period of time
- The flowers started blooming in late summer, just before fall set in.
- His career took off in the late 1990s, bringing him widespread recognition.
- She finally completed her degree in her late twenties.
- The project was finished in the late hours of the night after much hard work.
- The conference will be held in the late part of December, just before the holidays.
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(of a person) formerly had a certain status or position
- The company's success is attributed to its late CEO, who revolutionized its strategy.
- My late colleague has now taken a position at a different university.
- The late chairperson introduced many of the policies that are still in place today.
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occurred in the recent past
- His late decision to change careers surprised everyone who knew him.
- The late update to the software fixed several bugs that users had reported.
- His late achievements in the field have been widely recognized.
- Late developments in the case have changed the direction of the investigation.
- Her late works show a significant shift in artistic style.