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as in overdoing
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as in exerting
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Right now, its digital shelves are stocked with purses from Michael Kors, a label known for structured silhouettes, quality craftsmanship, and a polished aesthetic that delivers glam without overdoing it.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026 -
There are real downsides to overdoing it, particularly when the extra protein comes from red meat and saturated fats.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Italy’s national anti-mafia prosecutor, Giovanni Melillo, said the seizures form part of a broader effort to dismantle the Sicilian Mafia’s economic infrastructure and prevent it from rebuilding criminal networks capable of exerting global financial and social influence, including intimidation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Trump has been exerting growing pressure on Mexico, with questions looming over issues including human rights, national sovereignty and regional diplomacy.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
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De-escalate the Crisis Narrative The word crisis is splashed across every headline regarding mental health, but Redding warns that overusing this term can actually hinder our ability to help.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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More than two millennia later, another invading army is again visible from its shore.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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And that can be particularly useful when dramatizing moments that should feel a little off, or when some sinister force is invading the characters’ space.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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But exercising, socializing, meditating, traveling, making friends, finding love—these also are pretty good things to do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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These include building relationships, interpreting behavior, exercising strategic judgment, and applying ethical reasoning, skills that depend on context, trust, and accountability in ways that remain difficult to automate.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Jurado noted that tongues of salt water are already encroaching into some of the freshwater areas of South Florida.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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But Google’s Gemini is now encroaching into emails and calendars, photos and file storage.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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So, the Navy is forging ahead trying to make the best of ships its leaders didn’t want just a few years ago.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Or there might be a new coaching staff trying to create some buzz.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Overworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overworking. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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