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overkill

[oh-ver-kil] / ˈoʊ vərˌkɪl /






















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Still, the assembled armada seems overkill for that goal.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

But I would agree with Williams that it was probably overkill.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

It’s not overkill; it’s future-you leaving breadcrumbs for next year’s you.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

The comedic overkill of the insult is on purpose.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

But he was not into overkill, and there was nothing bloodthirsty about his hunting habits.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols