overdue
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Yet Wall Street analysts who closely follow the inflation reports say the problems have long been recognized and the changes are overdue.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
While some children's charities have welcomed the reforms as long overdue protections, others have warned they could result in children using the internet in unsafe ways.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Airline executives have said the increase in fares is long overdue, and travel remains a good deal even at current prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Those charges and questions resurfaced after an earlier-than-expected exit from this World cup, triggering what some say is a long overdue reckoning in South Korean football.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
I was typing up an overdue essay for history class, but I was having a hard time focusing.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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