overtime
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.
See Examples For:
At the last biodiversity summit in Colombia in 2024, talks ran overtime as nations haggled over conservation finance and ended without a deal.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Allison: Practically, it staffs conservatively and relies on employees picking up overtime shifts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Entry-level factory workers start between $55,000 and $65,000 on average, excluding overtime and profit-sharing, Gund said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Baltimore and the Pittsburgh Steelers are also 4-2, with the Steelers having come back from 16-3 down in the fourth quarter to win 26-19 in overtime at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The black phone often rang for me in the evening, usually Mr. Caton working unpaid overtime on the nozzle.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
The action raced like an overtimed kinetoscopic film.
From A Man to His Mate by Stockton Mulford
Vocabulary lists containing overtime
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - High School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word