Historical clue formulations

• "They already left" — 2026-03-03
• "That ship has sailed" — 2020-01-26
• "Missed your chance!" — 2019-11-28
• "That ship has sailed" — 2017-12-08
• After the fact — 2016-06-11
• "Missed it!" — 2006-07-23
• "You missed the boat!" — 2006-07-05
• "You had your chance" — 2005-09-08
• "You just missed her!" — 2004-04-15
• "You missed it" — 2003-04-12
• Not in time — 2001-01-26
• Not in time — 2000-10-27
• Not in time — 1998-09-16