overreach
Example Sentences
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British Columbia’s leader, Premier David Eby, seeking to stem further economic fallout, criticized the court ruling, calling it “overreaching” and “unhelpful” during a recent speech.
“We thank the jurors for their service as an essential backstop against prosecutorial overreach in our constitutional system,” they said in a statement to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times
"For several years now, we have been resisting their overreach, including their efforts to muzzle us from speaking out for human rights, for peace," she said.
From BBC
Members of the working group argue the definition protects individuals while avoiding overreach.
From BBC
The conglomerates will decry government overreach and point to their investments in content and job creation.
From MarketWatch
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