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overbearing

[oh-ver-bair-ing] / ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər ɪŋ /


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Jumping between past and present, the film tells the story of Alex Serian, a cellist who moves to Los Angeles to care for his dying mother and escape an overbearing ex played by Olivia Wilde.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

François-Pierre Couture’s scenic design is mesmerizing without ever being overbearing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

It is both lonely and silent, with the players on their own as they compete, unless they have an overbearing coach yelling at them from the sidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Don’t bring up any overbearing behavior like, “You message me too much,” as they will probably get defensive.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

Everything about her tells me she's running away from something more than overbearing parents.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi


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