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

That was over an incident in which Verstappen felt Russell had overplayed his hand with the stewards in seeking a penalty for his rival after an incident in qualifying.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

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

Cars honked and shoved busily past, sending out fleeting excerpts of whatever hot new single was getting overplayed on the radio.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older