- present participle of overstep.
overstepping
Example Sentences
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The more important conversation is how to hold individual bad actors accountable so that law enforcement can use new technology to keep us safe without overstepping proper limits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
I want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
A message on 29 December showed Ms Bunyan saying she was not a "threat to Mr Renteria's family" and that she admitted overstepping boundaries, but felt Mr Renteria had done the same.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025
The company has ignored commission demands that it cease work and has filed suit against the commission, accusing it of overstepping its authority.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2025
Dad gave me a sharp look, and I knew I needed to make my point quickly or risk overstepping.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
