late in the day
idiom
: after the expected or proper time
It's rather late in the day for an apology now, don't you think?
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Monday’s breezes have faded with mainly light winds from the northwest at around 5 to 10 mph, shifting to come from the southwest by late in the day.
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Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
While the official announcement was made at the shareholder meeting late in the day on Thursday, Musk revealed that the yes votes were winning in a social media post last night.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 June 2024
Only isolated, weak showers and thunderstorms are expected late in the day Wednesday, with little or no rain, according to a NWS hazardous weather outlook.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024
Fox meteorologist Ethan Emory said Memorial Day Monday will have the chance for a few isolated showers and rumbles of thunder in the morning as well as late in the day behind the low-pressure system.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 27 May 2024
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Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
While the official announcement was made at the shareholder meeting late in the day on Thursday, Musk revealed that the yes votes were winning in a social media post last night.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 June 2024
Only isolated, weak showers and thunderstorms are expected late in the day Wednesday, with little or no rain, according to a NWS hazardous weather outlook.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024
Fox meteorologist Ethan Emory said Memorial Day Monday will have the chance for a few isolated showers and rumbles of thunder in the morning as well as late in the day behind the low-pressure system.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 27 May 2024
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“Late in the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late%20in%20the%20day. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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