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overdue

[oh-ver-doo, -dyoo] / ˌoʊ vərˈdu, -ˈdyu /


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That’s not nothing: The threat of LIV kicked the PGA Tour in its behind, mobilizing overdue change, and underlining what fans truly care about, which are the biggest events, contested by the best players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Their gains have been so extreme that a downside reversal might be overdue, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Cooper said in a TikTok video Monday that she was embarrassed responding to the internet-fueled drama, but after being inundated with tags, comments and direct messages, she decided making a statement was long overdue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The Green Party said cutting unhealthy food from school menus was "welcome and long overdue".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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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