past due
Americanadjective
adverb
Example Sentences
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In the fourth quarter of last year, those who failed to restart payments began defaulting, meaning they hit 270 days past due on their payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
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
The bank told me I could be liable, since we are on the same account, if any payments become more than 60 days past due.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 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
“And what he doesn’t know he breezes past due to his considerable charm. That’s how he gets by.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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