overreact

Example Sentences

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She said Smith “overreacted” in the end and praised Rock’s composure and his decision to not respond with more violence.

From Salon

“I’m not in a position where I can overreact,” Redick said when asked about the significance of a gritty win for a team that hasn’t accumulated many of them this season.

From Los Angeles Times

This time it hit after he booted his own center Steven Jamerson II from a game at Michigan State on Feb. 17, overreacting because he mistook a clean basketball play for something else.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors should pay attention to recall numbers—as long as they don’t overreact.

From Barron's

Financial markets are always looking ahead and can overreact day to day.

From MarketWatch