past due
Example Sentences
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"Genomic analyses show that koalas have experienced major population declines in the past due to climate change and habitat loss. When environmental conditions improved, their populations recovered and expanded across much of eastern Australia."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
While states and cities have picked up the slack for the federal government to some extent, the nation is way past due for major investments in early childcare.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
The bank told me I could be liable, since we are on the same account, if any payments become more than 60 days past due.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
The company is positioned to steer through a more difficult environment, compared with the past, due to investments in parts of its portfolio, Mundy said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
I've just let Ronan in when Grammy calls from the kitchen, “Delsie, honey bunch! I’ve got some chicken legs that are past due if you want them!”
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
