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overblown

[oh-ver-blohn] / ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn /


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Executives at fund managers have said the redemptions have been overblown and that their underlying investment theses are solid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The private credit fears are also overblown, Faucette argued.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Either way, concerns about empty seats may be overblown since the fourth and final phase of ticket sales didn’t begin until April 1 and tournament organizers are confident demand will match inventory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The concern that losses from the $2 trillion private-credit market will damage banks in the same way as subprime mortgage debt did are overblown, Adrian told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

She was no stranger to the overblown courtesies of Qarth.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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