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Example Sentences
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Root's return is a fascinating one, though perhaps not overly surprising given the lack of viable options available.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case and questioned whether the sentence may have been overly harsh.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Sure, it might be annoying that studios are trying to pass off overly enthusiastic five-star Letterboxd reviews as legitimate film criticism in marketing on posters and in trailers.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Improving investor sentiment around Tesla stemming from the merger speculation might be overly optimistic, they say, maintaining their underperform rating and $280 price target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
I’d felt uncomfortable around him, especially while my dad was overly focused on impressing his older brother.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
