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Example Sentences

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Experts warn that if a whole generation stops believing the state pension will be there, it could push people towards more risky investments, prompt overly restrictive behaviour, or lead others not to save at all.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

When Congress first created the FTC in the 1910s, it recognized that the agency’s mandates of protecting consumers and fighting monopolies should not be overly swayed by partisan politics.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Lastly, Justice Amy Coney Barrett criticized the majority for an overly broad opinion.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

In addition to being overly agreeable, chatbots mirror the way people speak and generate highly personalized responses based on prior conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Or was she an overly forward social climber?

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock