overzealous
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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
When a few overzealous fans couldn’t contain their excitement, and yelled “C’mon, 'Foe!” just as the American was readying to lob the ball upward in a serve, hundreds of other fans collectively shushed them.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2024
“She was never overzealous, but sometimes it was like: ‘Oh my gosh, can you give me a break?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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