no/not later than

phrase

: 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.

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The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) is aiming for a human landing no later than 2030. Leonard David, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026 Drozd ordered Lauer, who lives in Lafayette and has been out of custody on his own recognizance since his indictment in 2023, to turn himself in to federal authorities no later than noon on May 5. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026 The application must be postmarked or received no later than 30 days before an election in order to vote in that election. Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Mar. 2026 Prescott noted that the Preliminary Status Report will be issued no later than five business days after the cause of the death is made available to the Chief State’s Attorney. Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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