overboard
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Some companies have been so eager to use AI that they've gone overboard in a usage binge called "tokenmaxxing."
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
However, his name was not removed from the overboard list and his family received a telegram that said Raymond was missing in action.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
I love tuna salad and have definitely gone overboard with how often I eat it every week.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt embraced method dressing without going overboard at red carpet premieres and other press tour stops for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
It probably hadn’t helped that Leo had gotten Frank knocked overboard right after that.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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