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overblown

[oh-ver-blohn] / ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn /


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The fund’s founder, Sohail Prasad, said fears are overblown.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

If you like your music windswept and overblown, this is for you - but it's indistinguishable from every other windswept and overblown Eurovision entry that's faltered in the semi-finals since 2020.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Around a quarter of all voters tell pollsters they have not made up their minds yet, so the idea that no Democrat could make the top two seems "overblown" she said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

While some experts say the role AI has been playing is overblown, advancements in technology have also made it possible to generate code and automate other tasks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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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