overreact

Example Sentences

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"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

If you lived through the 1970s oil shocks, you may overreact when you see $4 a gallon at the pump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Investors should pay attention to recall numbers—as long as they don’t overreact.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The problem with Gina, and maybe all mothers—she could overreact, but she could also be right.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti