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has been late vs have been late

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "Has been late" is used with singular subjects (he, she, it), while "have been late" is used with plural subjects (they, we, you).
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has been late

This phrase is correct when used with singular subjects (he, she, it).

Use "has been late" when referring to a singular subject that has been late in the past.

Examples:

  • He has been late to work every day this week.
  • She has been late to the meetings consistently.
  • It has been late for the past few days.
  • May 20, 2022 ... I'm divorcing my wife because she has been late for 90% of everything we have ever done together. Everyone we know is shocked and confused, but I don't care.
  • Feb 3, 2020 ... 2M likes, 11K comments - daviddobrik on February 3, 2020: "‪My friend has been late night texting my assistant so I printed his texts out‬ ...
  • Nov 24, 2023 ... Analysis: Ludwig has been late to streams at least 59 times this year. Stats/Milestones · r/LudwigChatUnion • 1 yr. ago. Analysis: Ludwig has ...
  • Jul 24, 2017 ... 2 months in a row my period has been late....last month it was 2 weeks late and now I am 3 days late. Any advice.
  • Oct 30, 2023 ... One of my guys has been late several times this year. Employee Story But he's my best worker, and a good kid. Just thought it was funny.
  • Sep 13, 2023 ... The budget resolution, in fact, has been late for 30 of the past 49 fiscal years, counting fiscal 2024. The resolution for fiscal 2021 was ...
  • Oct 17, 2022 ... I come to the interview, What if the interviewer has been late? All related (36).
  • Apr 28, 2023 ... In the present article, we attempt to answer why the EU has been late in regulating social media platforms, which play a central role in the internet-based ...
  • May 8, 2024 ... My roommate has been late a few times and I have cut him slack, but it continues to happen. What should I do? All related (37). Recommended.
  • Apr 25, 2024 ... My roommate has been late paying the bills. We're good friends, but how can I approach him about the situation? Published at 7:00 pm, April ...

Alternatives:

  • has been delayed
  • has arrived late
  • has been tardy

have been late

This phrase is correct when used with plural subjects (they, we, you).

Use "have been late" when referring to plural subjects that have been late in the past.

Examples:

  • They have been late to practice all week.
  • We have been late to the movies every time.
  • You have been late to class frequently.
  • Dec 11, 2022 ... “I am late” is the present tense like you're showing up to work late today you say I'm late meaning for that day. “I have been late” is referring to the past ...
  • Apr 22, 2022 ... Could Spinosaurs have been late descendants of Dilophosaurs? Discussion. Just today I bought a copy of Predatory Dinosaurs of the World by ...
  • Apr 16, 2020 ... I have been late for work a lot and now I've been suspended and asked to write an email to my boss explaining why I should be able to come back.
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... I may have been late for my level to beat Vulcan but hell yeah · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Nov 9, 2019 ... He may have been late discovering their music but Elton is loving Rammstein now! He'll play their latest track on the #RocketHour today.
  • Elected officials have been late giving their opinions on the MCAS question. By State House News Service October 23, 2024. State House News Service.
  • Mar 28, 2009 ... Listen Donna, I don't care if you missed the buss this morning. You have been late to work too many times. You are fired! I would have said " ...
  • Apr 4, 2024 ... The quatrains have been late As I am 5 hours behind In the United States There is no present like time photo by andrey gushnikov.
  • May 25, 2014 ... ... Have Been Late But She Wore Great Shoes. (Note: That's me and my best […] 12 Loose Leaf Notes » Blog Archive » Mama Mia He's Going to China ...

Alternatives:

  • have been delayed
  • have arrived late
  • have been tardy

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