as in tardiness
the quality or state of being late
we were unable to get into the movie due to our lateness in arriving
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tardiness
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That means the leaders set the standard for the team, and police things like penalties and tardiness.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 July 2025 -
Organizers of the event have since taken responsibility for the tardiness, but in case anyone is still confused, Hill has now shared a firm statement on Instagram, thanking the festival for speaking up and outlining her hands-on approach to live performances.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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“Lateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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