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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

To a modern eye, this might seem overzealous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

In the tribal world of K-Pop, such cases are surprisingly common, as overzealous fans attempt to trash their rivals.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

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

In only one thing was I thoughtless, or perhaps overzealous.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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