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Meanings of overdue in English

Past due; not paid at the scheduled time.

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Examples for "delinquent"
Examples for "delinquent"
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Less is known about substance use and psychiatric comorbidity among delinquent adolescents.
Pubmed
2
Her pale face revealed the consternation and the apprehension of the delinquent.
Dona Perfecta
3
They were the wife, the mother, and the children of the delinquent.
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 2...
4
Without disturbing the delinquent, the captain replaced the lantern and passed forward.
The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale
5
Giddy delinquent reindeers with red hooters ignoring the rules of the road.
The Irish Times
Usage of overdue in English
1
Garner's family and civil rights activists said the decision was long overdue.
Reuters
2
Another prominent investor, Union Investment, said changes in strategy were long overdue.
Reuters
3
A great film about the American civil rights movement is way overdue.
The Guardian
4
However, Otago University professor Michael Baker said a survey was long overdue.
Radio NZ
5
Remove library overdue fines for children and young adults from 1 July.
Radio NZ
6
As I've said for years, taking down Confederate flag is long overdue.
The Guardian
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This move towards greater regulation of banks is long overdue, and welcome.
The Irish Times
8
Federated Farmers president William Rolleston said the Reserve Bank decision was overdue.
Radio NZ
9
A new piece of legislation and a genuine public debate is overdue.
The Irish Times
10
However, there are at least four other imperatives present for overdue consideration.
The Irish Times
11
Many health experts believe the world is overdue for an influenza pandemic.
Reuters
12
He said action was overdue and needed to target players and spectators.
Radio NZ
13
I think it's long overdue that that should take place, Griffiths said.
Reuters
14
The commission has recently established a dedicated team to process overdue applications.
The Guardian
15
Mr Hipkins said the funding for Onehunga High School was long overdue.
Radio NZ
16
It needs to, and Australia's uranium sector deserves some long overdue scrutiny.
The Guardian
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