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Recent Examples of overambitious
But the Spaniard’s absence was just one part of a perfect storm, with a lack of athleticism in his replacements — and an overambitious pressing structure — only amplifying City’s lack of control after losing the ball.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The personal health record was consigned to the graveyard of overambitious tech dreams.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Taylor Pyke’s great expectations for her Mundelein softball career weren’t overambitious.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether a technological triumph or an overambitious experiment, there’s no denying that the Zumwalt-class is a warship like no other.
—Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
But without realistic steps, this overambitious mindset can leave you feeling burnt out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
This sets the stage for the recurring theme of the season, with overambitious district attorney Harvey Dent (Diedrich Bader) running for mayor, putting him in conflict, but maybe also in cahoots, with Thorne.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The personal health record was consigned to the graveyard of overambitious tech dreams.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Taylor Pyke’s great expectations for her Mundelein softball career weren’t overambitious.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether a technological triumph or an overambitious experiment, there’s no denying that the Zumwalt-class is a warship like no other.
—Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
But without realistic steps, this overambitious mindset can leave you feeling burnt out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
This sets the stage for the recurring theme of the season, with overambitious district attorney Harvey Dent (Diedrich Bader) running for mayor, putting him in conflict, but maybe also in cahoots, with Thorne.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overambitious
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And so the Met’s general manager, the nimbly opportunistic Peter Gelb, recently struck a $100 million deal with Saudi Arabia to supply Riyadh’s new opera house with three weeks’ worth of performances each year and a dose of possibly obsolete cachet.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The defense was opportunistic and timely, and that was the difference on Sunday.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Whereas the first movie made clear that Spinal Tap was a ridiculous band whose pretentious members didn’t have much musical talent, we’re now supposed to believe its admirers include Sirs Paul McCartney and Elton John.—
Christopher J. Scalia,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Sep. 2025
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And though all of Anderson’s artistry and jittery comedic sensibility is present, the director hasn’t created a pretentious version of an action flick; One Battle After Another is the real thing, filled with beautifully shot car chases and shoot-outs.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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Alas, The Get Down — his pricey, highly ambitious series about the rise of hip-hop in New York’s South Bronx neighborhood — got the axe after just one gloriously glitzy season.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Also on October 31 is the screening and panel for the HBO Original comedy series I Love LA, created by director, EP and star Sennott that revolves around an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in the City of Angels.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sell assets for picks and cap space and attack an aggressive rebuild this offseason.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Control an aggressive infestation with a preemergent herbicide applied in late summer before chickweed seeds germinate.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the burial, archaeologists also found Roman pottery kilns that showed the domestic and industrious side of Roman Leicester, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Negahban will play Khasekhemre, the Pharaoh, an industrious and cautious ruler of Egypt, who served as Pharaoh under the name Neferhotep I.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be pushy, show your gratitude, be open-minded, smile, greet people by their first name, learn what interests them and, most of all, have a sense of humor.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Too many reminders can come across as pushy and hurt your chances.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Help recognize those keeping Anaheim beautiful Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rising regional tensions have pushed Tokyo to expand its military spending, signaling a more assertive defense posture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Grazer is known for her assertive fishing style and willingness to challenge larger males.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Overambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitious. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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