overdue
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Many sailors' contracts are expiring and large-scale crew rotations are overdue.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
For Arsenal fans, it was an overdue moment of euphoria—despite once holding protests against Kroenke outside their own stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Tracy Brown concurs: “I’d be remiss not to mention that the always excellent ‘Dark Winds’ keeps getting better and is long overdue for some Emmys recognition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Soft censorship, or simply the overdue end of an era?
From Slate • May 20, 2026
He is concerned about Herold, who rented a horse from him earlier that day and is long overdue.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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