overdue
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Pendlebury also told AFP he felt that research on solar cells was "overdue" for a prize, with German-born Swiss chemist Michael Gratzel named as a top contender.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
To that end, the tax code is overdue for a good housecleaning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Just having Kaytranada, it’s been long overdue but right on time, and to me that’s all that matters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Earlier this week, it was served with a strike-off notice,, external giving two months to hand over the overdue paperwork or be put out of business.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
With so many marginally qualified climbers flocking to Everest these days, a lot of people believe that a tragedy of this magnitude was overdue.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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