overplay

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Unlike most child actors — and unlike his on-screen parents — he never overplays his big scenes.

From Los Angeles Times

Both of these factors suggest bank fears may be overplayed.

From Barron's

But it did ultimately recover and fears that tariffs would cause a sharp travel slowdown were overplayed.

From Barron's

It's hard to overplay what a huge blow it would be to Australia if Pat Cummins misses some or all of the Ashes, similar to England being without Ben Stokes.

From BBC