overdone

Example Sentences

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“The recent bond yield spike may have been overdone and is now correcting itself slightly. But long rates should remain higher for longer for the foreseeable future.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Nothing feels overdone, yet somehow it says everything.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

That’s like saying burnt steak is better than overdone meat loaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Read on: Is the Intel stock hype overdone?

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

He did this, he knew; he dispensed with things, trying to be like other people — decisive, practical — only to discover he’d overdone it.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen