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grace period

NOUN
extra time before paying
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Under the new rules, foreign students will also now have 30 days to pack up and leave after graduation or change to a different visa category - down from the previous 60-day grace period.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

And while business manager visa holders have a three-year grace period to meet the new conditions, some thriving businesses -- including many popular eateries in Okubo -- fear they won't manage.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

About a dozen others have a similar grace period for military and overseas voters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

The sole exception could be Google, which has the option to nix its deal after a one-month grace period if SpaceX can’t hold up its end of the bargain by the end of September.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

“Oh no. We don’t keep secrets on this ship. But perhaps Lieutenant Reynolds will give you a grace period... assuming you stay motivated.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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