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overdue

[oh-ver-doo, -dyoo] / ˌoʊ vərˈdu, -ˈdyu /


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And they’ll probably have to prove they can effectively rebut the Rockets’ adjustments, though those are merely conceptual at this point, they’re so overdue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

That’s not nothing: The threat of LIV kicked the PGA Tour in its behind, mobilizing overdue change, and underlining what fans truly care about, which are the biggest events, contested by the best players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In that case, the obvious solution would be to just pay the overdue storage charges in one go, take the hit and move on with your life.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The Green Party said cutting unhealthy food from school menus was "welcome and long overdue".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

I knew I ought to cry, but I’d lived with my parents for sixteen years, and a trial separation seemed overdue.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green




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