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

Spokeswoman Abby Lunardini said it is “supporting long-term policy reforms that are long overdue and supported by strong majorities of people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

I had a moment of triumph in January when I finally handed in my last overdue worksheet.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick