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overzealous

[oh-ver-zel-uhs] / ˈoʊ vərˈzɛl əs /






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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

The last feature Gyllenhaal appeared in as an actor was 2018’s “The Kindergarten Teacher,” playing an overzealous mentor to a young poetry prodigy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

To a modern eye, this might seem overzealous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2025

“She was never overzealous, but sometimes it was like: ‘Oh my gosh, can you give me a break?

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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