overdue
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Had the library applied the overdue rate printed in the volume, the theoretical fine would have reached approximately 28,000 Australian dollars, or about $19,500 in U.S. currency.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
He and his father agreed the ruling was long overdue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
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
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
This girl shivers and crawls under the covers with all her clothes on and falls into an overdue library book, a faerie story with rats and marrow and burning curses.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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