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overblown

[oh-ver-blohn] / ˈoʊ vərˈbloʊn /


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So as AI continues to disrupt the software space, investors need to be nimble and seek out some of the areas where the fears about obsolescence are overblown.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Either way, concerns about empty seats may be overblown since the fourth and final phase of ticket sales didn’t begin until April 1 and tournament organizers are confident demand will match inventory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The concern that losses from the $2 trillion private-credit market will damage banks in the same way as subprime mortgage debt did are overblown, Adrian told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Fund managers say in response that alarms about private credit defaults are overblown, while the financial press seems to be anticipating the worst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Respectable people do not become painters: only overblown, pretentious, theatrical people.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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