| 1 | This year spring is late. | |
| 2 | Yet another walks in late, looking scruffy and eating a chocolate cereal bar. | |
| 3 | Thou hast risen late, my crescent moon, but my night bird is still awake to greet thee. | |
| 4 | Although sunspots are making a belated comeback after the protracted solar minimum, the signs are that all is not well. | |
| 5 | Take an everyday example: there are some infuriating people who are always late for appointments. |