past due

Example Sentences

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While states and cities have picked up the slack for the federal government to some extent, the nation is way past due for major investments in early childcare.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

That sent the message that software wasn’t going to be as profitable as in the past due to what agentic AIs were creating for free, he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The company is positioned to steer through a more difficult environment, compared with the past, due to investments in parts of its portfolio, Mundy said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Since 2020, and the murder of George Floyd and the flash of recognition that police reform was past due, there has been a significant public silence.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

I've just let Ronan in when Grammy calls from the kitchen, “Delsie, honey bunch! I’ve got some chicken legs that are past due if you want them!”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt