overzealous
Example Sentences
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It's very interesting to see all these newly minted civil libertarians clutching their pearls at an "overzealous prosecution" after denigrating DAs all over the country for using prosecutorial discretion.
From Salon
Historian Pauline Maier noted that overzealous displays of empty patriotism driven by political expedience are as old as the nation itself.
From Washington Post
What do Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson and an overzealous fan have in common?
From Fox News
Ten-month seasons in pursuit of a college scholarship in a single sport can mean that kids get yelled at by overzealous coaches and parents spend thousands of dollars on team fees and travel expenses.
From New York Times
And now, sellers say overzealous takedowns are getting more and more intense across different e-commerce platforms, just as consumers are beginning to embrace secondhand fashion over buying directly from manufacturers and big-box retailers.
From The Verge
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
