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overzealous

[oh-ver-zel-uhs] / ˈoʊ vərˈzɛl əs /






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White House AI advisers including venture capitalist David Sacks have warned that an overzealous model-testing process—regardless of who oversees it—could slow deployment and hinder innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

They’re overzealous because the law is very clear that oversight of these markets is the exclusive province of the federal government.

From Barron's Mar. 28, 2026

Baldwin alleged in a January lawsuit that he was the victim of overzealous New Mexico prosecutors and law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2025

Skip the overzealous audiences and wait for the inevitable streaming release.

From Salon Jan. 3, 2025

Whenever an overzealous policeman arrested him despite the note, the principal had to personally call the police station and vouch that he was indeed a student.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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