as late as
idiom
: as recently as
—used in referring to a time that one thinks is surprisingly recent
The company is now in serious trouble, but it was reporting record profits as late as last year.
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He could probably be selected as late as the early 20s.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
Some children show signs as late as age 2 or 3, though signs may not be evident as early in high-functioning autism in girls.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The quarterback was invited to attend the draft in person, but some mocks have the Alabama product going as late as the third round.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The extension ends a tenuous season in which Billups was unsure of his footing, while also getting booed at home games as late as January.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
Some children show signs as late as age 2 or 3, though signs may not be evident as early in high-functioning autism in girls.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The quarterback was invited to attend the draft in person, but some mocks have the Alabama product going as late as the third round.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The extension ends a tenuous season in which Billups was unsure of his footing, while also getting booed at home games as late as January.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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“As late as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20late%20as. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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