overdue

Example Sentences

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In a statement, the AMM said it welcomed the report and that an apology was "clearly overdue".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

His bank account is already $500 short, the officer said, and his utility company has threatened to shut off his power next month if he doesn’t pay his overdue bills before then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

But Oscar cares little about being overdue and less about making that kind of history.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

"Hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life."

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Even then, Negroes were ready to redeem their lives for their long overdue inheritance.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly