overplay

Example Sentences

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Unlike most child actors — and unlike his on-screen parents — he never overplays his big scenes.

From Los Angeles Times

Both of these factors suggest bank fears may be overplayed.

From Barron's

But it did ultimately recover and fears that tariffs would cause a sharp travel slowdown were overplayed.

From Barron's

Instead, the ministry promised to implement the new export controls in a “prudential and moderate manner”—a tacit admission that Beijing has overplayed its hand.

From The Wall Street Journal

“To do this when the U.S. has been friendly, I think China has overplayed their hand.”

From Barron's