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overly

[oh-ver-lee] / ˈoʊ vər li /


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Yet, as Mr Klavins of Overly cautions, content is key.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2023

Overly optimistic views on property and tech regulations being relaxed are also reasons for investors to be cautious, analysts warn.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

Overly strict regulations could stifle innovation and prevent the technology from reaching its full potential.

From Scientific American • Dec. 28, 2022

Overly conscious of his deficiencies, he signed up for classes at the New York Academy of Art.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022

Overly enamored of their own tepid twist and reliant on on-the-nose platitudes, Bush and Renz, advertising veterans and self-described “activist filmmakers,” mine America’s original sin of slavery and botch the landing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2020




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