Example Sentences

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The manager noticed that at times Ohtani appeared to expand his strike zone too much, becoming overaggressive on pitches he could do little damage with.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

The Guardians got a run back in the third, but missed a chance for more when Ramírez got a little overaggressive on the base paths.

From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2022

Then, safety Jamal Adams got a touch overaggressive on the edge, left cornerback Tre Flowers on an island as a result, and watched Henry do what Henry does.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2021

One example is Destiny Thomas’ dignity-informed community engagement, which has, among many other efforts, helped reduce pedestrian and bicyclist deaths in Los Angeles while simultaneously addressing neighbors’ concerns about overaggressive traffic enforcement.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2021

Miami also endured its share of lumps; overaggressive splashes in free agency produced one playoff series victory and three lottery trips over the first five years after James’s departure.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2020