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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The largest share — 59% — goes to the convention center, but for the first 5 1/2 years, homelessness programs will get 41% of the funds before decreasing later on to 31%.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
After kicking her career off on stage in the late 1960s, Taylor's onscreen career began around the same time with her first recurring role coming in 1975 on Beacon Hill and later on The Edge of Night.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The Landman Season 2 actress has been busy supporting her fellow leading ladies, including hosting a Song Sung Blue screening alongside Kate Hudson on January 7 and a special Marty Supreme screening and conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow just hours later on January 9.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Placing like items in bags or boxes before storage makes sorting through the jumble easier later on.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
After kicking her career off on stage in the late 1960s, Taylor's onscreen career began around the same time with her first recurring role coming in 1975 on Beacon Hill and later on The Edge of Night.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The Landman Season 2 actress has been busy supporting her fellow leading ladies, including hosting a Song Sung Blue screening alongside Kate Hudson on January 7 and a special Marty Supreme screening and conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow just hours later on January 9.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Placing like items in bags or boxes before storage makes sorting through the jumble easier later on.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Later on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/later%20on. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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