overbalancing

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But he is in danger of overbalancing the entire film: this is a rock’n’roll performance from someone who is usually happier with piano sonatas.

From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2021

Levin’s playing was heavy-handed and shapeless, chugging mechanically along and sometimes overbalancing Hahn’s more restrained, often vibratoless violin lines.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2016

Whatever sticklers for old forms and crab-like progress may be found, there is always an overbalancing power.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 41, March, 1861 by Various

Then with a swing the man threw the child over his shoulder and on to his back, staggering and nearly overbalancing himself in the act.

From Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel by Dadd, Frank

"Ta' my boots off," he grunted, trying to reach his feet and overbalancing.

From Captivity by Eyles, M. Leonora