Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcommitted
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And where is that promised 10% cap on credit card interest rates?—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Milleri promised investors that adjusted operating profit would keep pace with revenue growth over the next five years.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Ipsos poll in late January revealed that only 20% liked Starmer, who vowed to stabilize the country’s economy and improve public services.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hungary vowed to block the latest round of EU sanctions against Moscow unless Ukraine restarts Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia, escalating a dispute just before the war’s four-year anniversary.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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During his opening statement, Deputy Public Defender Denis Lainez conceded that his client committed the shootings, but said he was provoked by what the attorney described as a dedicated campaign by Bushey’s sister to oust him from the home.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Writers Guild of America West is threatening to cancel its glitzy annual awards show as its own staff continues to strike, alleging that management has committed unfair labor practices amid first contract negotiations.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Liu — who sports halo hair, has been vocal about her progressive politics and swore on camera after winning — has flipped the stereotype on its head, forcing figure skating to move along with the tide.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy received a verbal warning from governing body World Curling a day after the feisty back-and-forth with the Swedish team, when fingers were pointed and the Canadian player repeatedly swore.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Keeping top athletes engaged Such a small country can’t afford to lose athletes whose talent might not be fully revealed until their later teens.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The company has engaged defense forces beyond Australia as interest in autonomous land systems accelerates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Overcommitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcommitted. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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