overprotective

Example Sentences

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For many years American Jewish writing seemed to be all about sons—sons launched from Chicago, Brooklyn and the Bronx, sons of overprotective mothers, comics punning on “the son also rises.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

That can make people vulnerable, and it can also make well-intentioned children overprotective.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

"Most of all, Matthew was an amazing dad. He loved his children and was always loving, caring and overprotective," they added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025

Joel is overprotective to the extent of control.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2023

“By the way, do me a favor: if you want to play overprotective daddy with me, just say so.”

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben