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

In Canada, a mortgage is considered in arrears when payments are overdue by 90 days.

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

“What of the search for Pan? You are almost three weeks overdue, Grover Underwood! Your searcher’s license is revoked!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan