overwrought
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If “tyranny” seems overwrought, consider the case of Tremaine Carroll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
It's all a bit overwrought for my taste.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
The fears for Blue Owl are overwrought, however, says Raymond James analyst Wilma Burdis.
From Barron's ● Dec. 10, 2025
Much of the concern surrounding AI slop is overwrought, as low-quality mass-produced content has consistently accompanied technological innovation throughout history, from the printing press to Grub Street publications in the 1700s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
My repeated refrain that DNA could fall at any moment sounded too suspiciously like Francis in one of his overwrought periods.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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