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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Example Sentences

Brook brought up his fifty off 31 balls with a third six but was caught in the deep off the next delivery and England were 157-6 with 10 balls remaining before Jacks's late charge.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

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

Italy's Sinner, who won his first major title at the Australian Open in January, held off a late charge from American 12th seed Fritz to win 6-3 6-4 7-5.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024

Fleetwood put together an impressive round to make a late charge up the leaderboard and record his best finish at the Masters.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024

For fifteen days I see nothing of my late charge.

From Facing the Flag by Verne, Jules