overdue

Example Sentences

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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

In Canada, a mortgage is considered in arrears when payments are overdue by 90 days.

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

Miriam Margolyes is getting some long overdue Oscars recognition.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

She'd notice, for example, that a bookstore in London had an overdue account of seventeen dollars.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris