overrun

Example Sentences

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Immigration had been “very positive” for Ireland overall, Martin said, adding that “sometimes Europe gets characterized wrongly in terms of it being overrun or whatever.”

From Salon

The taoiseach said "Europe is still a very good place to live", adding that Europe was sometimes "characterised wrongly in terms of it being overrun".

From BBC

"Sometimes Europe gets characterized wrongly in terms of it being overrun, or whatever."

From Barron's

Last week, a Department of Justice investigation into Powell over cost overruns related to Fed building renovations ran into an obstacle when a federal judge quashed subpoenas in the case.

From Barron's

Last June, Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee about cost overruns on the Fed’s $2.5 billion Washington headquarters renovation External link.

From Barron's