overtake

Example Sentences

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In any case, Mr. Lara’s accusations look overbaked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It's a little overbaked, but should still sail through to the finals.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

The judges roll through the critique: Saku’s cheesecakes were terrible and overbaked; Cristy’s were melted and a bit grainy; Josh’s were far too dark; Dana’s jelly was rubbery; Nicky’s base was uneven; Rowan’s were melted.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2023

At first I felt embarrassed to find myself complicit in a myth so overbaked.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2021

Dessert was an overbaked chocolate chip cookie the size of a hockey puck and just about as tasty.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen