overstepping

Example Sentences

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This column would love to believe that this story is about a vice president overstepping his authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Talk to some folks in your family whom you trust to make sure you’re not overstepping any unspoken boundaries that underlie family relationships.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

A message on 29 December showed Ms Bunyan saying she was not a "threat to Mr Renteria's family" and that she admitted overstepping boundaries, but felt Mr Renteria had done the same.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

The company has ignored commission demands that it cease work and has filed suit against the commission, accusing it of overstepping its authority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Dad gave me a sharp look, and I knew I needed to make my point quickly or risk overstepping.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs