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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But instead of being granted the necessary space to think strategically, you’re being pulled back into the weeds and constantly getting entangled in tactical reviews and overly frequent check-ins.
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Nihar Chhaya, Harvard Business Review, 16 Dec. 2025
Using gentle pressure, wipe the exterior of the boots, taking care not to scrub or overly saturate the material.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The Lumbee have said the traditional way of gaining federal recognition through the Interior Department is flawed and overly lengthy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
But isn’t that a little overly complicated?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
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Nihar Chhaya, Harvard Business Review, 16 Dec. 2025
Using gentle pressure, wipe the exterior of the boots, taking care not to scrub or overly saturate the material.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The Lumbee have said the traditional way of gaining federal recognition through the Interior Department is flawed and overly lengthy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
But isn’t that a little overly complicated?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
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 21 Dec. 2025.
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