overly

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While the strategists say those sectors are deserving of higher values, tech is being overly punished despite strong growth rates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Wang agrees that it's a scary time - "everyone could be replaced" - though he doesn't seem overly worried himself.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The study shows that aging lung cells can trigger an overly aggressive immune response, which can turn even mild infections into serious conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

After Congress passed a law forcing their release, Bondi presided over that release — amid criticisms she was slow-walking it, withholding certain records and overly redacting others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“Cari, we need to go to war with this overly perfumed man,” Tuti said, getting back on topic.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya