overdue
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We are long overdue to demonstrate mature and patriotic civic leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
A man has returned his late grandfather's library books which were overdue by 116 years.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
"I think it is overdue that we have another fundamental look," said McDonald, acknowledging the archipelago's "iconic status" in the UK as a result of its victory in the war over 40 years ago.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
The overdue bill Los Angeles County sent to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for taxes and fees on his luxury jet, according to the Los Angeles Times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
He is concerned about Herold, who rented a horse from him earlier that day and is long overdue.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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