Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstaying
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Global powers are increasingly turning to drones and loitering munitions as modern conflicts continue to evolve.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Eight adults were arrested and charged with inciting to riot, loitering and prowling, and misdemeanor obstruction.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Still, a 12-person jury was selected Monday, and opening arguments went ahead in the Manhattan federal courthouse Tuesday morning, amid lingering questions about whether it could all be upended by a last-minute deal.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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But lingering high prices and cost-of-living issues could become a liability for Republicans in power.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Its still waiting to load up and head to Bangladesh.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the first season’s misguided focus is just one more wrinkle waiting to be ironed out — an attempt to fit HBO’s edgy, contemporary brand from a creative team best suited for broad comedy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Faster pit stops could also help unlock sales for electric two-wheelers, which have been slow to catch on due to dawdling charge times and limited riding range.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2023
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“Overstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstaying. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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