overdue
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In a long overdue move, we reduced the list from over 200 unmanageable categories to 31.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Workers at the plant say they are long overdue for significant raises after swallowing a roughly 50% pay cut in 2008 to keep the plant running.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
After three splendid seasons in Italy with Atalanta, Ederson would seem overdue for a move - and may blame his final season in Serie A for missing out on the World Cup.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
By the time someone resigns, the real conversation is already six months overdue.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
I was overdue for the call home to let Pa and Mrs. know that we were safely on our journey.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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