Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextending
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The motion was withdrawn after a significant public and judicial backlash, an episode that solidified her image as a guardian of institutional integrity against an overreaching executive.—
Sugam Pokharel,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Early Americans thus saw jury service not merely as a procedural safeguard against overreaching government authority, but as a way to distribute the power granted by the Constitution, ensuring that ordinary citizens played an important role.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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That depreciation has made Chinese exports more competitive in the importing markets, contributing to a widening trade imbalance, drawing the ire of major trading partners, including BRICS member state India.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Levy’s horizons quickly expanded in dazzling directions, widening his—and much of his audience’s—outlook on the world.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company also suggested that Ether might be included as a secondary reserve asset, thereby broadening its investment beyond Worldcoin.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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CoinDepo highlights flexibility and security, and according to the team, is preparing to launch new services aimed at broadening how staking can be used.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now the Icon Class family is expanding, with three equally hefty sister ships.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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An artisan pizzeria with South Beach roots is expanding across the state.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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For full-time employees, this new wage translates into an annual salary exceeding $50,000, compared to less than $30,000 just eight years ago.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Every store is also profitable, with restaurant-level margins exceeding 25% on average and all 18 locations company-owned.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Overextending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextending. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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