overstepped
Example Sentences
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"The Court has concluded that the Board overstepped its statutory bounds by unilaterally renaming the Kennedy Center after President Trump," Judge Christopher Cooper ruled.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Still, Hoppock said, CBP had overstepped in its aggressive handling of the matter, which he called “really something.”
From Salon ● May 14, 2026
Roan has shown that she’s not afraid to speak out when she does feel a fan has overstepped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
In November, Bessent attended arguments at the Supreme Court in a case that will determine whether Trump overstepped his authority in enacting sweeping global tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Percy looked cautiously at Annabeth, like he was afraid he’d overstepped.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
