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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextending
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Early Americans thus saw jury service not merely as a procedural safeguard against overreaching government authority, but as a way to distribute the power granted by the Constitution, ensuring that ordinary citizens played an important role.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025 -
The rescission process under the Impoundment Control Act was created in response to an overreaching executive branch in the 1970s, and it should be used today to keep the spending power in Congress.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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As the region’s megadrought continues, roaming mammals, like black bears and mountain lions, may start to occupy larger ranges, widening their territory in the search for water and other resources.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Harris has a five percent chance Meanwhile, some members of the far-right have also suggested Newsom is a good candidate because of his genetic profile, widening his appeal.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Leap to Executive Leadership The journey from contributor to executive decision-maker is less about climbing a ladder and more about broadening your impact.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Benetti has spent the last five years broadening its fiberglass offerings, tailoring models for different types of owners.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
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Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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With a range exceeding 250 kilometers (155 miles), the HQ-9C is the backbone of China’s strategic air defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The costs of certifying a building as exceeding legal requirements for energy efficiency, for example, are seen as high points not excesses because efficiencies serve another agenda.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Overextending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextending. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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