- present participle of overreach.
overreaching
Example Sentences
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The case has caused consternation in one of Africa's most robust democracies, with fears the country's military is significantly overreaching its mandate.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Credit Suisse fired Barofsky in 2022 for overreaching on his mandate, and he was rehired by UBS after it took over in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
That makes it important for investors to distinguish between companies capable of handling the cycle and those overreaching.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
Just days later, SpaceX responded by suing the commission and accusing the agency of “egregiously and unlawfully overreaching its authority.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2025
Lawrence had built his career by overreaching and then making good on his promises.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
