late charge
Americannoun
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a penalty charge in addition to the regularly scheduled payment, as of a loan, if such payment has not been made when due.
Example Sentences
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A real chance to make a late charge for the World Cup squad.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 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
Earlier at Audi Field, the USA's women survived a late charge to beat Fiji 31-24.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025
Before holding off a late charge by the Portland Trail Blazers in a 125-117 win, the Clippers found out that Russell Westbrook is expected to return next week.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2024
Wilson came from Second River; he had got a certificate of the Committee there, which cleared him sufficiently of the late charge; and the Committee here gave him a pass to go to Pennsylvania.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
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