Some examples and use cases from the internet:

Some examples and use cases from the internet:

• I apologize for the lateness of the hour, Mrs. Flynn, But I really need to talk to Molly.
• Secondly, the lateness of the proceedings: they have been brought, arbitrarily, a long time after the alleged offences were committed.
• I do apologize for the lateness of the hour.
• Thank you, Mr President, and once again I apologise for the lateness.
• Due to the lateness of the hour, we will adjourn and reconvene at 9:00 Monday morning.
• The reasons mentioned by the President in his opening address for the lateness of the Council's representatives are the blockades.
• It's not just the lateness, Danika.
• I hope that the lateness of the hour will not downgrade the project.

• Sorry for the late start, but I see we have some very promising newcomers here this evening.
• Sorry for the late notice but I'm going away tomorrow.
• Mrs. Corbett! I'm sorry for the late notice but I need the day after tomorrow off.
• I'm very sorry for the late delivery.
• I'm sorry for the late response.
• I apologize for the late reply.
• And I'm so sorry for the late notice.
• sorry for the late hour, ike.