overblown
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Some might call such fears melodramatic, or overblown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
The insinuation is that such statements are “just words,” and to have any strong reaction to them is hysterical and overblown.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
In their view, the fears are overblown, and Coxon’s resignation has been a tool to accomplish that aim, promoted by some in the effective-altruism movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
However, some industry figures have said the fears were overblown and were being jumped on to generate hype for the industry.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
It was noisier than ever before, talk, talk, talk, friends sharing the news, overblown laughter, strong-lunged farmers bellowing their wares.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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