overdue

Example Sentences

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The three women who made the allegations against Tate said the decision to reopen the investigation was "long overdue".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

While welcoming the move as a long overdue step towards ending the haemorrhaging of the country's natural wealth, critics question its feasibility, while workers fear for their jobs.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

It was long overdue, I thought, lifting my eyebrows, just as what I was doing was long overdue.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings