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overstrung

[oh-ver-struhng] / ˈoʊ vərˈstrʌŋ /




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Yes, overstrung, gaudily painted, honky tonk joannas for passersby to hammer out jazz standards on, which – naturally – many appeared to be able to do.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 5, 2016

Both teams were overstrung, playing crazily in their eagerness to win.

From Time Magazine Archive

Jack rose to his feet, confused by this sudden turmoil coming when his nerves were overstrung.

From Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo by Herbert Strang

Each time that this happened, Véronique had a sense of relief and her overstrung nerves grew relaxed.

From The Secret of Sarek by Maurice Leblanc

Hadn't he said so himself: "Marietje, when you feel overstrung ... think of me!"

From Dr. Adriaan by Louis Couperus




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