overshoot

Example Sentences

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The typical consequence is that bond rallies tend to overshoot, with the result that they reverse in the subsequent month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

“To leave such an overshoot entirely unaddressed could pose a communication risk: the public may find it difficult to understand a reaction function that does not react,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The Fed typically hesitates to respond to price spikes caused by changes in energy prices, which are known for being bumpy, but she said the persistent overshoot might make that "harder to do this time".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"Science now tells us that a temporary overshoot beyond the 1.5°C limit -- starting at the latest in the early 2030s -- is inevitable," he said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

As the next turn drew near, the hovercars were headed straight for her, moving slower now, their pilots realizing that at top speed they would overshoot her every time.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld