past due

Example Sentences

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While states and cities have picked up the slack for the federal government to some extent, the nation is way past due for major investments in early childcare.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Homeowners who spend a bigger share of their housing costs on home insurance are more likely to be past due on their mortgage payments, according to an analysis by Intercontinental Exchange earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Once a payment reaches 30 days past due, it is reported to the credit bureaus, and the damage compounds at 60 days and, in particular, at 90 days.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Since 2020, and the murder of George Floyd and the flash of recognition that police reform was past due, there has been a significant public silence.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

I've just let Ronan in when Grammy calls from the kitchen, “Delsie, honey bunch! I’ve got some chicken legs that are past due if you want them!”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt