overdue
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While some children's charities have welcomed the reforms as long overdue protections, others have warned they could result in children using the internet in unsafe ways.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
For others, including retired state employees speaking in their individual capacities, the planned operation is long overdue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
"This change closes a long overdue gap and will ensure those who murder their partner face sentences that better reflect the devastating harm they cause."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The city also created a $5 million loan program for landlords to help pay tenants’ overdue rent and avoid evictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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
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