overplayed
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Some former federal prosecutors said the government may have overplayed its hand with the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Critics have argued that Ms. Saunders overplayed the agency’s power, presenting a simplistic top-down model of hidden manipulation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
He believes the stock has already captured, and overplayed, the surge in fertilizer prices, which means the risks of a selloff now outweigh the potential for further gains.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
Both of these factors suggest bank fears may be overplayed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025
Cars honked and shoved busily past, sending out fleeting excerpts of whatever hot new single was getting overplayed on the radio.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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