deadline
noun
the time by which something must be finished or submitted; the latest time for finishing something.
deadlines
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pluralof deadline.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In a draft rule, the EPA argued these standards were impossible to meet and the deadlines too tight.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
When they do set priorities, he said, they often fail to drill down far enough; they don’t set meaningful deadlines and define what success looks or feels like.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Delivery times are also crucial for buyers, currently under tight deadlines linked to EU funding programmes.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Both parties had asked the court to move quickly ahead of printing deadlines for November ballots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
“With upcoming deadlines, I’ll be working all weekend and late nights,” Mom said.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
