overdue
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We are long overdue to demonstrate mature and patriotic civic leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Full justice must be served and Maltese authorities must implement the long overdue measures protecting journalists and media freedom," it added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Nora L. Rubel’s “Recipes for the Melting Pot” is an overdue examination of this treasured volume.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"We further call on the secretary of state to instigate a long overdue comprehensive examination of the commission's internal decision-making processes, which since its inception, have often lacked credibility, accountability and transparency."
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
I was typing up an overdue essay for history class, but I was having a hard time focusing.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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