overdue

Example Sentences

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The three women who made the allegations against Tate said the decision to reopen the investigation was "long overdue".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

While welcoming the move as a long overdue step towards ending the haemorrhaging of the country's natural wealth, critics question its feasibility, while workers fear for their jobs.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Spokeswoman Abby Lunardini said it is “supporting long-term policy reforms that are long overdue and supported by strong majorities of people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But Oscar cares little about being overdue and less about making that kind of history.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

“What of the search for Pan? You are almost three weeks overdue, Grover Underwood! Your searcher’s license is revoked!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan