Examples of overly in a Sentence
These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Be careful in your approach, then, but not overly cautious either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The colors may be overly vibrant and high-contrast, giving them a noticeably artificial look.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The chain’s coordinator, Melissa Soriano, blamed poor reviews on overly critical inspectors looking to find fault.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Be careful in your approach, then, but not overly cautious either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The colors may be overly vibrant and high-contrast, giving them a noticeably artificial look.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The chain’s coordinator, Melissa Soriano, blamed poor reviews on overly critical inspectors looking to find fault.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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