later on
idiom
: 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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Florida tied it 42 seconds later on Jeff Petry’s alert pass to Lundell for a tap-in goal.
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Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Four plays later on fourth-and-6 from the 50, McNamara again lined up to punt but Isaiah Davis took the direct snap and was immediately dropped for a 3-yard loss and a turnover on downs.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
At the same time, rushing into hasty choices can lead to regrets later on.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
This process allows the cut stem ends to callus over and reduces the chances that the cuttings will rot later on.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Four plays later on fourth-and-6 from the 50, McNamara again lined up to punt but Isaiah Davis took the direct snap and was immediately dropped for a 3-yard loss and a turnover on downs.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
At the same time, rushing into hasty choices can lead to regrets later on.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
This process allows the cut stem ends to callus over and reduces the chances that the cuttings will rot later on.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Later on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/later%20on. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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