as late as
idiom
: as recently as
—used in referring to a time that one thinks is surprisingly recent
The company is now in serious trouble, but it was reporting record profits as late as last year.
Examples of as late as in a Sentence
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The Iron Age tapered off as late as 800-1000 C.E. in Northern Europe as Vikings were going on their conquests.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
If the Celtics win the Eastern Conference, the NBA Finals begin June 6 and could end as late as June 23 if there’s a Game 7.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
Some have moved from May to June, others as late as September.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 May 2024
Look at how vast the spread of mid-80s will be around and south of town tomorrow:
Above-average warmth may last through as late as Friday.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
When flying with pets, travelers should stock the carrier with plenty of necessities like water or treats and check in for a flight as late as possible.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Camps are open to ages 5-12 and run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday May 28 through Aug. 13, although campers can be dropped off as early as 7 a.m. and picked up as late as 5:30 p.m.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024
Virtually every Republican who spoke to ABC News expressed confidence that the ultimate nominee would be able to lick his wounds in time to face Brown, given that Ohio's primary is in March, while other states offer shorter runways with primaries as late as August.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
Communities can start offering in-person absentee voting Tuesday — two weeks before Election Day — and can run as late as March 31.
—Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
If the Celtics win the Eastern Conference, the NBA Finals begin June 6 and could end as late as June 23 if there’s a Game 7.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
Some have moved from May to June, others as late as September.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 May 2024
Look at how vast the spread of mid-80s will be around and south of town tomorrow:
Above-average warmth may last through as late as Friday.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2024
When flying with pets, travelers should stock the carrier with plenty of necessities like water or treats and check in for a flight as late as possible.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Camps are open to ages 5-12 and run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday May 28 through Aug. 13, although campers can be dropped off as early as 7 a.m. and picked up as late as 5:30 p.m.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024
Virtually every Republican who spoke to ABC News expressed confidence that the ultimate nominee would be able to lick his wounds in time to face Brown, given that Ohio's primary is in March, while other states offer shorter runways with primaries as late as August.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
Communities can start offering in-person absentee voting Tuesday — two weeks before Election Day — and can run as late as March 31.
—Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
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