overage

Example Sentences

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That allowance was made to account for a small overage that may help ensure that patients don’t run out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Among the overage players is Nashville center back Walker Zimmerman, who appeared in all four games for the U.S. in the last World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Sevilla's Loic Bade is another overage inclusion, along with Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is the only Premier League player in the squad.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

France could have 2018 World Cup winners Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann among three overage players allowed in what is an under-23 event for men.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

“Everyone here’s overage, Potter, and they’re all prepared to take the risk.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling