Example Sentences
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The applications go unanswered, the layoffs keep mounting, and we clamor over the few jobs left, wondering whether we’ve overstayed the party in Silicon Valley.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
Westwood Holdings Group raised $300 million to buy stakes in private-equity funds invested in oil and gas assets, seeking to capitalize on investor desire to cash out energy bets that have overstayed their welcome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
But now, having overstayed his visa, he is in the crosshairs of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's promised crackdown on illegal workers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said that Benjamin, a Chilean national, overstayed his visa by more than two years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
It’s a weak joke that’s overstayed its welcome, but it’s fine.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
