as in to outstay
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Recent Examples of overstay
This exemption obligates the IRS to assist law enforcement in the pursuit of criminals and will be used against any migrant who has overstayed for more than 90 days as part of the carveout.
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Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
That stretch makes up the bulk of the movie, which at a neat 95 or so minutes was clearly made with the awareness that the worst thing a film like this could do is overstay its welcome.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Many had overstayed visas, often after working in the United States for years and applying to stay but being denied.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
But overstaying one’s welcome also risks unseemliness.
—Sheon Han, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
That stretch makes up the bulk of the movie, which at a neat 95 or so minutes was clearly made with the awareness that the worst thing a film like this could do is overstay its welcome.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Many had overstayed visas, often after working in the United States for years and applying to stay but being denied.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
But overstaying one’s welcome also risks unseemliness.
—Sheon Han, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstay
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The overbearing Dawn, who has outstayed her welcome in what was supposed to be a temporary lockdown solution, is not Joe’s only headache at home.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Social media trends come and go, but one craze that appears to have outstayed its welcome is the desire to mock millennials (people born between 1981 and 1996).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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This dust could collide with any lingering smoke in the South this week, potentially causing unhealthy air quality and a hazy, duller sky during the day, bracketed by colorful sunrises and sunsets.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The finish is long and sweet, with lingering notes of peat smoke, honey, vanilla, and a hint of oak spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Using a plausible cover story, the red team passed front-desk security, loitered in stairwells, and accessed upper levels with lower foot traffic.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In addition, the use of loitering drones designed to attack radar systems represents a significant escalation in the technological sophistication of cross-border attacks compared to years past.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 May 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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On a recent morning, there was a queue of parents waiting outside Batte’s office to request more time to clear tuition balances.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Overstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstay. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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