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Recent Examples of overtime
The report also cited issues involving overtime.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
The genes were working overtime in this family.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Here's where overtime changes the math, though.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Millions of dollars are approved for overtime.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
The genes were working overtime in this family.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Here's where overtime changes the math, though.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Millions of dollars are approved for overtime.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtime
Noun
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Overtime or double time paid solely under California law does not independently qualify.—
Fennemore,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The overtime category includes both double time pay and standard overtime.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Human rights groups and regional NGOS have long warned that economic desperation in rural communities – where a lack of wage labor and vulnerable subsistence agriculture leave few alternatives – drives locals to take life-threatening risks.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The Patriots currently have just over $37 million in salary cap space.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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That's the endless complaint from a number of uninformed fans, outside observers, certain media members and opposing owners happy to push for a salary cap to guarantee themselves more profits.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Still, Cepeda and Petro have maintained strong support among many Colombians because of progressive policies advanced under Petro, such as boosting the minimum wage.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The austerity policies that Spain undertook during that crisis—such as freezing the minimum wage and cutting social spending—had produced an immensely unequal recovery and become the target of populist movements.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago — but the checks were short.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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The program addresses that barrier by allowing participants to learn a new skill while earning a paycheck.—
Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Additionally, the brand’s Living Wage Program, a supply chain initiative that assesses living wage benchmarks based on regional costs of living, continued with eight suppliers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The living wage in Mecklenburg County is currently estimated around $53,100, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Cornier, who has received compensation from Novo Nordisk for serving as a consultant, echoed some of Banks’ concerns.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In Rhode Island, most hourly workers are required to be paid time and a half on Sundays and holidays.—
Wheeler Cowperthwaite,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Paying employees time and a half inflates state agencies’ payroll costs, but often the practice is unavoidable to fill critical staffing gaps.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Overtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtime. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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