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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Critics say officers are being overly aggressive, while the agency says the safety of agents is at risk.
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, overly wet soil leads to root rot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
They had been overly motivated to find a star QB after years of positional purgatory, but the return on investment hasn’t materialized.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
And the Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte tasted like a treat without being overly sweet.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, overly wet soil leads to root rot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
They had been overly motivated to find a star QB after years of positional purgatory, but the return on investment hasn’t materialized.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
And the Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte tasted like a treat without being overly sweet.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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