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Eventually not late (2,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

in time

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This could be a double definition.

'eventually' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'late' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'not' is the link.

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(Other definitions for in time that I've seen before include "on schedule" , "eventually" , "Early enough" , "What an orchestra should be" , "not too late" .)

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