overplay

Example Sentences

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It's hard to overplay what a huge blow it would be to Australia if Pat Cummins misses some or all of the Ashes, similar to England being without Ben Stokes.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

But it’s easy to overestimate and overstate the extent of their leverage, and it’s a hand they can overplay.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

“That’s the thing that’s so great about Guy is he doesn’t overplay those beats,” says Corbet.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

In their loss to Oregon, some of their worst moments came when they played too aggressive, an overplay here, a bad pursuit route there.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

She was not fool enough to overplay her hand, so her greeting was still disdainful, but when he tarried she did not send him away.

From The Roof Tree by Conrey, Lee F.