overdue
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Investors said Nestlé is overdue a shake-up and should also sharpen its governance after two chaotic CEO changes in a year.
Some residents say this kind of regulation is overdue.
From Los Angeles Times
“I think that’s been very well acknowledged this year but I think it’s probably overdue.”
From Los Angeles Times
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir also welcomed the announcement saying it is "significant and important" but "long overdue".
From BBC
Rob Reynolds, an Iraq war veteran who has advocated for veterans seeking housing and services at the West L.A. campus also hailed the ruling as an overdue affirmation of veterans’ needs.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.