later on
idiom
: at a time in the future or following an earlier time
We'll talk about this subject some more later on.
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Doing so will also help minimize pain and the likelihood of injury, which might reduce your risk for arthritis later on.
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Erica Sweeney, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
Very young people below the age of 12 cannot legally compete in sports - paradoxically, this creates a true, authentic love of winter sports that fuels competition later on but doesn’t stifle aspirations with expectations.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Education researchers and leaders say third grade is a critical year for students, because those who can’t read proficiently by then generally struggle to catch up later on.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
To prevent this mishap, Glenn suggests checking your door swing radius and any architectural features, like vents, wonky walls, and uneven floorboards, that may cause an issue later on.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025
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Erica Sweeney, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
Very young people below the age of 12 cannot legally compete in sports - paradoxically, this creates a true, authentic love of winter sports that fuels competition later on but doesn’t stifle aspirations with expectations.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Education researchers and leaders say third grade is a critical year for students, because those who can’t read proficiently by then generally struggle to catch up later on.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
To prevent this mishap, Glenn suggests checking your door swing radius and any architectural features, like vents, wonky walls, and uneven floorboards, that may cause an issue later on.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Later on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/later%20on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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