overplayed

Example Sentences

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He believes the stock has already captured, and overplayed, the surge in fertilizer prices, which means the risks of a selloff now outweigh the potential for further gains.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

But it did ultimately recover and fears that tariffs would cause a sharp travel slowdown were overplayed.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

About 40 miles across the M62, the picture painted of a financial crisis at Manchester United seems to have been overplayed by part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

And if you thought the Hollywood celebrity presence was overplayed by the telecasts this time around, NBC would like you to hold its beer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

Cars honked and shoved busily past, sending out fleeting excerpts of whatever hot new single was getting overplayed on the radio.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older