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

Newsom said he didn’t want to overplay the influence of religion on his position on the death penalty, which his father also opposed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2024

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

Since she had to reveal herself plainly to the audience, the temptation to overplay the part must have been great, but she resisted it nobly.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 16, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir