overplay

Example Sentences

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We shouldn't overplay the significance of one council by-election.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

But it’s easy to overestimate and overstate the extent of their leverage, and it’s a hand they can overplay.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

In their loss to Oregon, some of their worst moments came when they played too aggressive, an overplay here, a bad pursuit route there.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

To mount a real challenge, Galvez will need to be disciplined and ensure she does not overplay her hand, he said.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023

I was a little surprised that Miss Joan Vivian-Rees should so overplay her Trixie.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-25 by Various