overshoot
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Scientists say it is crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels to limit the period of "overshoot" above 1.5C and bring temperatures back down as quickly as possible.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
He said the borrowing overshoot "will probably get bigger" this year as economic growth slows and the government rolls out more measures to support households with the cost of living.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
According to the study, dependence on fossil fuels has temporarily hidden the effects of ecological overshoot by supporting food production, industrial growth, and energy supplies.
From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026
“We think it is likely spreads are now on the verge of entering overshoot territory,” Nathaniel Rosenbaum, JPMorgan Chase head of U.S. high-grade credit strategy, and colleagues wrote in a recent note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Jason and Frank were forced to overshoot the Argo II and fly toward Fort Sumter.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
And the high fixed costs encourage producers to run fabs at full capacity—even when supply overshoots demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
The implication is clear: Central banks are preparing the public for a world in which inflation persistently overshoots 2%.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Even if the company overshoots its needs, it would “simply grow into the capacity over time,” he added.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
“Sometimes it overshoots and then it will actually tank, which will make you feel less energetic.”
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2023
New gun that a-way, an' Crawfish not up on his practice; of course he overshoots.
From Wolfville by Alfred Henry Lewis
Five people have died after Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
“While the single-family-home market is still recovering from the COVID-era shock, the condo market has overshot its baseline considerably,” Berner said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
“We believe the market has overshot to the downside,” ING’s Warren Patterson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The two had a second incident at Turn Eight on the same lap, where Antonelli tried to overtake on the inside but overshot the corner and lost second place to McLaren's Lando Norris.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Clouds shielded the sun, colors were overshot with gray.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
With Japan’s underlying inflation close to the BOJ’s target of 2%, the bank should be more careful about the possibility of inflation overshooting, Ueda said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
That forecast sees inflation overshooting the ECB's two-percent inflation target this year and next.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He predicted an October low, estimating that the price may drop to the 200-week moving average around $60,000 but acknowledging the possibility of it overshooting and “landing” somewhere between $48,000 and $55,000.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
“Despite emerging opportunities, Wood Mackenzie expects mining companies will continue to exercise caution to avoid overshooting the market,” it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
The cars disappeared into the distance, overshooting as she skimmed the iron vein.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
