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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Watching his son evolve from a 4-star recruit out of Columbus High School in Miami to an eventual first-round pick out of Michigan State, Richardson doesn’t get too nervous or overly excited when Jase is on the court.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
This expectation seems overly pessimistic considering Crocs has grown NOPAT by 46% compounded annually over the last five years and 34% compounded annually over the last decade.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Composting in overly wet areas can slow down the composting process and lead to smelly compost.
Locations that are exposed to strong winds can also be challenging to compost in and should be avoided if possible.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Industry leaders like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon have argued current restrictions, instituted to prevent a repeat of the Global Financial Crisis, are overly onerous and prevent banks from providing liquidity during times of market stress.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 29 June 2025
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
This expectation seems overly pessimistic considering Crocs has grown NOPAT by 46% compounded annually over the last five years and 34% compounded annually over the last decade.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Composting in overly wet areas can slow down the composting process and lead to smelly compost.
Locations that are exposed to strong winds can also be challenging to compost in and should be avoided if possible.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Industry leaders like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon have argued current restrictions, instituted to prevent a repeat of the Global Financial Crisis, are overly onerous and prevent banks from providing liquidity during times of market stress.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 29 June 2025
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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