overdevelopment

Example Sentences

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Malta was to begin counting votes Sunday in an election expected to deliver a historic fourth term for the Labour government, despite concerns over rampant overdevelopment and systemic corruption.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Native Hawaiians, who consider Mauna Kea sacred, have opposed the TMT and long campaigned against overdevelopment of the summit, which is home to 13 observatories.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 10, 2024

Many of these MPs represent rural constituencies and have raised concerns about what they see as overdevelopment in their area.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023

The growth of megamansions in Bel-Air and other hillside L.A. neighborhoods sparked new city rules over the last decade aimed at stopping overdevelopment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2023

The gentle pastime known as football in America is a modification and overdevelopment of the Rugby game as played in Great Britain.

From In Pastures New by Ade, George