overused
Example Sentences
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But the new show, directed by Lorin Latarro and choreographed by David Neumann, has heart — there I go with that overused word again!
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The officer acknowledged the debate around artistic expression, and said the force did not want to "demonise any particular genre of music", adding that the lyrics must not be "overused" in court.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Other teachers like Elizabeth Kline in Pennsylvania say YouTube is overused to inject personality into lessons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The bot and the baby know nothing of the world it describes, besides a handful of overused jargon that, like anything, loses its meaning if repeated enough times.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
They contain Amu’s overused favorite words: “unethical” and “merciless.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
