overplayed

Example Sentences

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However, strategist Ed Butchart thinks the hype surrounding stablecoins has been overplayed.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

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

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

Ed Barney, speaking for the first time since being taking over as England's performance director in March, says there is an "overplayed narrative" around the convention, or lack of, in recent selections.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

And if you thought the Hollywood celebrity presence was overplayed by the telecasts this time around, NBC would like you to hold its beer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

Nothing but fast songs, some of them I don’t even like that much, because they were overplayed during the summer, but I listen anyway.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson