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the principal overstepped her authority in ordering everyone to remain in the unheated school
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Fernando spent 12 hours a week patrolling the streets, reminding others about their training to ensure zealous members didn’t overstep their roles.
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
The company recommends defining roles from the start, explaining to family members how they can be involved without overstepping, and reminding them that the wedding is about the couple's wishes, not external appearances.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
This frames the issue as part of his expertise without overstepping.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Last year, airlines sued the DoT over the rule that took effect last April, and a federal appeals court granted a temporary stay to block its implementation in July, saying the DoT likely overstepped its authority.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
The company recommends defining roles from the start, explaining to family members how they can be involved without overstepping, and reminding them that the wedding is about the couple's wishes, not external appearances.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
This frames the issue as part of his expertise without overstepping.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Last year, airlines sued the DoT over the rule that took effect last April, and a federal appeals court granted a temporary stay to block its implementation in July, saying the DoT likely overstepped its authority.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Overstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstep. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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