- present participle of overstep.
overstepping
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Proponents of laïcité keep a close eye on the Catholic Church to ensure it isn’t overstepping any boundaries, said Jean-Marie Guénois, Vatican expert and religion editor at the French daily Le Figaro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
But navigating the ins and outs of stories that intertwine without overstepping has required nimbleness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
I want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
A message on 29 December showed Ms Bunyan saying she was not a "threat to Mr Renteria's family" and that she admitted overstepping boundaries, but felt Mr Renteria had done the same.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025
If it is not overstepping myself, I would greatly appreciate your telling me if you find being a nun very satisfactory, in a spiritual way, of course.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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