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How to pronounce overstay

“overstay” pronunciation in American and British English

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“overstay” in real sentences

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  1. They stay illegally, they overstay.

    Channel 4 News

  2. It's an overstay of visa.

    Jubilee

  3. these immune cells to overstay their welcome.

    TED-Ed

  4. And I don’t want to overstay my welcome.

    Census Bureau

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