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Recent Examples of overqualified
Defense has at least been a constant under Franklin, and while recent DC Manny Diaz is now the head coach at Duke, ex-Indiana head coach Tom Allen is an overqualified replacement.
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Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks What uniformly overqualified performers British TV director James Hawes has assembled around his fidgety lead.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Between feeling overqualified or unsatisfied, many end up leaving their first post-military job within a year.
—Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Overcome the perception of being ‘overqualified’ for the job.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks What uniformly overqualified performers British TV director James Hawes has assembled around his fidgety lead.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Between feeling overqualified or unsatisfied, many end up leaving their first post-military job within a year.
—Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Overcome the perception of being ‘overqualified’ for the job.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for overqualified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overqualified
Adjective
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The area’s labor pool can satisfy practically any employer’s requirements, from upper management, technical and office workers to skilled employees for the production line.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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While patients and providers say teletherapy is effective and easier to get than in-person services, experts in the field noted that teletherapy often requires a skilled mental health practitioner trained to pick up subtle communication cues.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The letter also asks Trump to extend Section 181 of the federal tax code and increase the caps on tax-deductible qualified film and TV production expenditures, as well as reinstating the ability to carry back losses, which the groups say would give production companies more financial stability.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Although the news came as a big shock to many, his family believes that there is no one more qualified to lead the church.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This approach ensures not only a solid initial return but also ongoing growth in value as your organization becomes adept at harnessing the full potential of agentic AI.—
Sanjay Gidwani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Turn the transparency down a notch and the headphones are pretty adept at passing through sound otherwise.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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As the size and complexity of solar assets increased, the provision of proficient O&M and asset management services became imperative for ensuring optimal performance.—
Joern Hackbarth,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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First, is the acknowledgment by the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (the Kirwan Commission) that, per the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) 2021 assessment, only 35% of Grade 3-8 students are proficient in English, just 15% in math.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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His calmness — and that of players, such as hugely experienced goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny — helps the team to keep their heads in the game on occasions.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The series between the Warriors and the Rockets was slow, low scoring, and ugly—which is exactly how the younger, less experienced Rockets wanted it.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Working with competent logistics and shipping partners will give you access to detailed information about compliance and about duties and taxes in each marketplace.—
Greg Hewitt,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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If the Huskies can play postseason football and make the NCAA tournament in basketball and hockey, why can’t the Minutemen be at least competent in all three?—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The long-running film franchise first started with 1993's Sniper starring Tom Berenger as expert American gunner Thomas Beckett.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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As of Thursday, expert predictions centered on a likely reentry of Kosmos 482 early Saturday.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Well, that is highly dependent on an IT staff that is capable of deploying, optimizing and supporting over time.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Now the challenge for academy chief Chris McGuane, head of player development Craig Mulholland, and Joyce, is not to produce young men capable of playing in the Championship but in the Champions League.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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“Overqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overqualified. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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