no/not later than

idiom

: by (a specified time) : at, in, on, or before (a specified time)
We'll need to know your decision no/not later than next week.

Examples of no/not later than in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, in California, a qualified political party must certify to the secretary of state the presidential electors no later than October 1. Margie Cullen, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024 Alvarez’s bill requires school health classes to include curriculum on the dangers of fentanyl use no later than the 2026-27 school year. Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024 The alliance, announced in May, had Maryland join 20 other states in committing to achieve net-zero gas emissions as soon as possible, but no later than 2050. Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024 Primary voters can also drop their ballots at their respective county Board of Elections Office no later than 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday. ABC News, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for no/not later than 

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“No/not later than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%2Fnot%20later%20than. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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