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Recent Examples of overcommitThe Feasibility Of Contractual Obligations Do not overcommit the organization to contractual obligations that may become unsustainable in the future.—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Just don’t overcommit — full moons are chaotic, and your calendar can’t hold everything.—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025 Follow Leon on LinkedIn or connect with him at Focal Point Coaching
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Jennifer Scott Mobley recognizes that leaders often overcommit, not from poor judgment, but from genuine care.—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 July 2025 If John overcommits in these moments, especially when his defenders are better set to handle the situation, there’s a risk that his confidence could occasionally put him in trouble.—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 9 July 2025 Don’t overcommit or glamorize routines that drain you.—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025 For instance, their tendency to overcommit and prioritize work above all else can lead to stress, burnout and emotional disconnection.—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 However, Venus in Aquarius reminds you to temper the fun with practicality and mindfulness, so don’t overcommit or stress about making the night perfect.—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 For example, many of us overcommit due to a fear of disappointing others or missing out on opportunities.—Israa Nasir, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Trump promised a safe atmosphere at the draw, discussing at length his federal takeover of Washington’s police department and issuing threats to Mayor Muriel Bowser and the city’s rat population.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Here are some recent research findings that show promising outcomes.
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Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas on Aug. 14 ruled police and prosecutors had enough probable cause to establish that a felony was committed, and that Darius Boldery was likely the one who committed it.
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Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
These products cater to consumers who are committed to tanning but wish to avoid UV exposure entirely.
Latino history in the U.S. is plighted with systemic issues from mass deportations in the 1920s and 1930s, to poor working conditions for farm workers, to segregated schools, to arrests and stereotypes during the war on drugs.
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Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
11 Oct. 2024
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
Barber’s Buttermilk The Southern Living Test Kitchen swears by Barber’s for any recipe that calls for buttermilk, including baked goods, marinades, and salad dressings.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
Junco, 87, made history as the oldest council member ever sworn into office in Hialeah.
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