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Recent Examples of overstay
But each time Sue overstays her welcome, parts of Elisabeth’s body age at punishing rates.
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Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
Wen, who allegedly overstayed his visa and remained in the US illegally, was arrested Tuesday by the FBI.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Wen, who authorities said is a Chinese national living illegally in the U.S. after overstaying his visa, has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which deals with sanctions and frozen foreign assets.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
Wen, who allegedly overstayed his visa and remained in the US illegally, was arrested Tuesday by the FBI.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Wen, who authorities said is a Chinese national living illegally in the U.S. after overstaying his visa, has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which deals with sanctions and frozen foreign assets.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstay
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There are infinite ways for SNL to be unbearable: a sketch outstays its welcome, the rookie featured player keeps flubbing his lines, the writers forgo jokes altogether and instead force us to listen to a bizarre piano ballad in an attempt to say something earnest about politics.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Defying gravity Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have long outstayed a planned eight days in low-Earth orbit after traveling to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in June.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
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The dry down reveals creamy tonka bean and sandalwood base notes, grounding the composition with a soft, cashmere-like warmth that lingers beautifully.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Warren went first, while Poles lingered longer for a private moment with his quarterback.Adam Jahns, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia has improved its reconnaissance drones and fielding large quantities of loitering munitions developed through joint development efforts with other countries.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In New Zealand, loitering in the car park drop-off zone was the concern, as one airport took the step of introducing a time limit on hugs.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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If the question fails, the district would have to wait a year before going back to voters with another millage increase request.Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The future doesn’t wait—and neither do the innovators reshaping our world faster than ever before.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Overstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstay. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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