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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'staying late' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to the act of remaining or staying somewhere for a period of time after the usual or expected time of ending or departing. For example: "I have been staying late every night at work to complete my project."
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"To me, leaving at 7 is staying late," she said.
Dipuo remains in school, staying late sometimes for an extra lesson in her favorite subject, accounting.
Gabriel, his eleven-year-old daughter, was staying late for a theatre rehearsal.
He teaches each month at Crotonville, often staying late into the night drinking with the troops.
— Sheila Greenfield ** Say "yes" to everything (assignments, opportunities, work travel, staying late, etc).
She began staying late at the hospital to review, and review again, her work.
Later, Reed announces to Trip, "Staying late at the office makes us men".
He was in full cry with his mates, staying late and talking with all comers.
Now, with the older kids gone and Fella staying late for football practice every weekday, it felt unnervingly roomy.
Many times at training, I see you staying late, trying to pull balls out of the air and get shots.
The Patriots talk a lot about the Patriot Way — about arriving early and staying late, about putting team above self.
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