grace period

Example Sentences

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Drivers who are photographed going 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will have a 60-day grace period before they’re fined.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

For returning policyholders, there’s a three-month grace period to pay the first month’s premium, Montz noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The status gives firms a grace period in which they are exempt from corporation tax, according to the paper, and instead issue a portion of the company's earnings to shareholders who are taxed individually.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The government has given a grace period of at least one year to fine-tune the rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

“Oh no. We don’t keep secrets on this ship. But perhaps Lieutenant Reynolds will give you a grace period... assuming you stay motivated.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi