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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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Be sure to avoid storing your supplements in an area that could become overly hot or cold.
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
Each bite is a great combination of textures, and the finished cake isn't overly sweet.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
While an imminent Tesla robo-taxi has many doubters given Musk’s history of overly optimistic timelines, there are plenty of other players with no intention of ceding the future of automobiles to Waymo.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 29 May 2024
There are various ways to approach this lesson and none of them need to be overly complicated.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 26 May 2024
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
Each bite is a great combination of textures, and the finished cake isn't overly sweet.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
While an imminent Tesla robo-taxi has many doubters given Musk’s history of overly optimistic timelines, there are plenty of other players with no intention of ceding the future of automobiles to Waymo.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 29 May 2024
There are various ways to approach this lesson and none of them need to be overly complicated.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 26 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for overly
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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