overzealous

Example Sentences

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They’re overzealous because the law is very clear that oversight of these markets is the exclusive province of the federal government.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

To a modern eye, this might seem overzealous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

And we can thank the overzealous adoption of A.I. for that.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

In the tribal world of K-Pop, such cases are surprisingly common, as overzealous fans attempt to trash their rivals.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Both sides came in with guards up; the family thinking Rindlisbacher overzealous.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel