overkill
Example Sentences
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It’s not overkill; it’s future-you leaving breadcrumbs for next year’s you.
From Salon
The comedic overkill of the insult is on purpose.
From Los Angeles Times
Changes will also ensure judges hand down longer sentences where "overkill" - or excessive violence - has been used.
From BBC
There is going to be an opening ceremony, which seems like overkill to me.
From The Guardian
"To say you can't get within 30 feet of them just to hand them a pamphlet or ask them a question? That seems to be overkill for me," Smith said.
From Salon
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