overstepped

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The court ruled 6-3 that Mr. Trump overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to bypass Congress and impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico to address trade imbalances and stop drug smuggling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Politicians have always overstepped boundaries and bent rules.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

On 22, Smith was caught at cover, only for replays to show Green overstepped.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

To the extent the initial assessment drew estimates about Iran’s recovery time, it probably overstepped its boundaries.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

Late in December, Seabiscuit overstepped in a workout and kicked himself in the left foreleg, dinging the suspensory ligament.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand