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overblown

[oh-ver-blohn] / ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn /


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In a wide-ranging interview with architecture critic Sam Lubell, Peter Zumthor talks about the evolution of LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries, how L.A. changed his practice, and why certain criticisms of the building are overblown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

Fund managers say in response that alarms about private credit defaults are overblown, while the financial press seems to be anticipating the worst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Banks say the yield payments could drain deposits, while crypto firms say the threat is overblown and that banks just don’t want the competition.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Evan, Jessie, and Mrs. Treski sat watching, silent but for the occasional "Oohhh" and "Aahhh" that seemed to escape from their lips like hissing air from an overblown tire.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies




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