Example sentences

• There was a delay due to unavoidable circumstances.

• Not only are deliveries late, but quality has also declined.

• Not only are they missing deadlines, but their reports are also delayed.

• A slight delay is expected.

• What keeps you up so late?

• I was late to school.

• He, being slow-footed, was of course already lagging two meters.

• Oooh, get a move on. We'll end up late! Come on, I'll tie your shoelaces for you.