overstepping

Example Sentences

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This column would love to believe that this story is about a vice president overstepping his authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

I want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

A message on 29 December showed Ms Bunyan saying she was not a "threat to Mr Renteria's family" and that she admitted overstepping boundaries, but felt Mr Renteria had done the same.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

The company has ignored commission demands that it cease work and has filed suit against the commission, accusing it of overstepping its authority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

If it is not overstepping myself, I would greatly appreciate your telling me if you find being a nun very satisfactory, in a spiritual way, of course.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger