deadlines

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The state grants came with deadlines for work to be completed, which city officials have said they were unable to meet because of budget and staffing cuts in the city’s engineering, transportation and other departments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"I was very stressed out because of deadlines, especially since I work in a corporate bank," said the 27-year-old.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

After more than a decade of failed attempts to raise money, blown deadlines and rebrands, it had been floundering.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Without structure and proper planning, employees could fall behind on deadlines and actually wind up working round-the-clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“With upcoming deadlines, I’ll be working all weekend and late nights,” Mom said.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas