late bloomer
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A late bloomer, Pegula has taken the long road.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
A 64-year-old late bloomer who arrived in Bloomington with a cocky press conference and group of James Madison transfers, Cignetti delivered swagger, talent and a gift for navigating college football’s turbulent, transfer-happy economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
“He always said it was fine to be a late bloomer if you made it to the flower show,” Pat wrote in her husband’s death notice.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025
Now retired Morgan was a bit of a late bloomer with the most memorable spell of his career coming with Leicester City, where he won the Premier League title at the age of 32.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024
I was fourteen years old, so maybe she thought I was a late bloomer.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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