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at the latest

Idioms  
  1. No later than. For example, We have to be in New York by Monday at the latest. This idiom was first recorded in 1884.


Example Sentences

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The wall will be supplemented by electronic surveillance and other devices, which would be installed by "about July, maybe at the latest August 2028," Scott said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But in one leafy west London borough, a very different story unfolded, with the Liberal Democrats winning every seat in every ward at the latest local elections.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

CEO Jacob DeWitte repeatedly has told Barron’s that commercial operations are slated to begin in 2028 at the latest.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

However that varies by the stage the disease is detected and treated - 87% of people diagnosed at the earliest stage survive their disease for five years, compared to 16% at the latest stage.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

But since the manuscript had already been dispatched to the Proceedings of the National Academy, by mid-March at the latest Linus’ paper would be spread around the world.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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