overblown

Example Sentences

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I think that might be a little bit overblown, but investors are certainly selling first and asking questions later.”

From The Wall Street Journal

If the whole thing about Scotland raising their game just for England is overblown, that's emphatically not the case when it comes to the big wing.

From BBC

Executives from firms including Goldman and Blackstone say last week’s slide in the sector was overblown.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some analysts said the reaction in financial stocks was overblown.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a case to be made that alts selloff is overblown.

From Barron's