later on
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: at a time in the future or following an earlier time
We'll talk about this subject some more later on.
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There are some hairy moments, however, that might cause kids to worry − early on, one animal gets fanged and later on a couple are injected with deadly venom.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The fumble gave Detroit possession at its own 47-yard line, and the Lions capitalized four plays later on a 35-yard rushing touchdown from running back David Montgomery.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
Next, on Saturday, matchups for the 72 group-stage games — including four to be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (plus a Round of 32 match and quarterfinal later on) — will be announced.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
Aaron Ekblad was at the center of stopping a four-on-one Nashville rush later on that penalty kill as well.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The fumble gave Detroit possession at its own 47-yard line, and the Lions capitalized four plays later on a 35-yard rushing touchdown from running back David Montgomery.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
Next, on Saturday, matchups for the 72 group-stage games — including four to be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (plus a Round of 32 match and quarterfinal later on) — will be announced.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
Aaron Ekblad was at the center of stopping a four-on-one Nashville rush later on that penalty kill as well.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Later on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/later%20on. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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