overpromoted
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But he also said Arday was unfairly hounded by the press and let down by Cambridge University, which overpromoted him then abandoned him when under scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The jobs would be temporary, so the economic benefit is grossly overpromoted.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 25, 2014
So, if you lose money because you overpromoted your event, paid too much for tag stickers or other reasonable expense, you’re stuck with the loss.
From Forbes ● Jun. 22, 2014
It is an excruciating fly-on-the-wall witness to Allison's vainglory, Swales's self-regard for his own leadership qualities and the poor young players' overpromoted helplessness.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2012
Tables of average heights and weights for children have been so overpromoted that many mothers spend their time jittering needlessly about whether a youngster is up to par.
From Time Magazine Archive
