overreact

Example Sentences

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Like Wilkerson said—investors still need to pay attention, but they don’t have to overreact.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"I did overreact, yes, in the way I reacted. It could have been different but I ended up losing my head," added Neymar.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen says markets and investors are right not to overreact to the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“I think panic is the wrong word, but I didn’t overreact on Thursday …” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

One must never overreact to the spoils of one’s windfall.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman