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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

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

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

From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2025

When he moved again, it was as though marionette strings had been attached to him and given an overzealous yank.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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