overlong

Example Sentences

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Aside from being terribly boring and overlong, “Cars” represents Pixar’s first blatant step toward becoming a capitalist behemoth, an animation studio that would continue to prioritize money over media to this day.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of ‘Stranger Things,’ this series follows an engaged couple on an overlong and aimless journey filled with creepiness and dread.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

One widely upvoted post calls it "fine as a closure… but way short of expectations", pointing to a "rushed" narrative, overlong action sequences and music that feels "misplaced".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

An adolescent memory of a trip from upstate New York to Manhattan runs overlong.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

We have our overlong pant cuffs pinned up with blanket pins, the latest thing.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood