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over·sub·scribe

verb \-səb-ˈskrīb\

Definition of OVERSUBSCRIBE

transitive verb
: to subscribe for more of than is available
over·sub·scrip·tion \-ˈskrip-shən\ noun

First Known Use of OVERSUBSCRIBE

1891

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