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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The symptoms do not appear until 10 to 14 days after someone is exposed to the virus and can appear as late as 21 days after exposure.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
For this reason, Robbins recommends those trying to ditch a snoozing habit introduce more time constraints into their morning routine by setting the first alarm as late as possible.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The 34-year-old, who was provided government immunity in exchange for his testimony, said the work shifts were long, often running up to 100 hours a week and going as late as until 7 a.m.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Operating hours start at 6:30 a.m. daily and go as late as 10 p.m.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
For this reason, Robbins recommends those trying to ditch a snoozing habit introduce more time constraints into their morning routine by setting the first alarm as late as possible.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The 34-year-old, who was provided government immunity in exchange for his testimony, said the work shifts were long, often running up to 100 hours a week and going as late as until 7 a.m.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Operating hours start at 6:30 a.m. daily and go as late as 10 p.m.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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