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late charge

American  

noun

  1. a penalty charge in addition to the regularly scheduled payment, as of a loan, if such payment has not been made when due.


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But he held his nerve this year to claim his first green jacket in a play-off after a late charge from Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose.

From BBC Dec. 19, 2025

Jaylen Brown finished with 42 points as the Boston Celtics came from behind before holding off a late charge from the New York Knicks to seal a 123-117 victory on Tuesday.

From Barron's Dec. 3, 2025

Caspar Corbeau of the Netherlands won the men's 200m breaststroke, holding off a late charge from French star Leon Marchand to win in 2:01.63.

From Barron's Oct. 12, 2025

There were gasps as his odds - the longest-priced winner in the race's history - were announced following a late charge under jockey Jonjo O'Neill junior.

From BBC Mar. 14, 2025

Day by day she grew stronger and brighter, needing less of assistance but receiving even more of attention from the stricken father of her late charge.

From Bricks Without Straw by Albion Winegar Tourgée

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