overshoot

Example Sentences

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But if companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Google overshoot a bit in their data-center build-outs, they at least have the comfort of knowing they eventually can make use of that capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“To leave such an overshoot entirely unaddressed could pose a communication risk: the public may find it difficult to understand a reaction function that does not react,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The Fed typically hesitates to respond to price spikes caused by changes in energy prices, which are known for being bumpy, but she said the persistent overshoot might make that "harder to do this time".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

But UN chief Antonio Guterres has acknowledged in recent weeks that it is now "inevitable" the 1.5C threshold will soon be breached, urging that the overshoot be kept as brief as possible.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

Jason and Frank were forced to overshoot the Argo II and fly toward Fort Sumter.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan