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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overextends
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This move broadens the EU's efforts to choke off support for Moscow's war machine while also penalizing foreign actors aiding Russia's military and trade activities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024 -
For example, the Academy’s admission process broadens opportunities for minorities by expanding the candidate pool early on, inviting more qualified candidates to advance while maintaining rigorous, race-neutral criteria for the final selection.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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And Martin, earnest Martin, frontman of the biggest and kindest and most earnest band in the world, widens his eyes and smiles.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Dec. 2024
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The City of Phoenix is investing $60 million as part of plans to tackle extreme heat, which threatens public health and widens socio-economic disparities amongst residents.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Overextends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextends. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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