overstepping
Example Sentences
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The mission directors then sued Unilever for overstepping its rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
I want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
Representatives for the creators of “South Park” have accused him of overstepping his authority and meddling with a protracted negotiation over their overall deal and streaming rights to the long-running cartoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025
A: Sometimes, you have to be direct with people who are overstepping.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024
In spite of his parents’ sanction he feels that he is overstepping them, correcting a mistake they’ve made.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
