overstepped
Example Sentences
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In his lawsuit, Black said the committee overstepped its authority by asking Black about NDAs that weren’t related to Epstein.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
"The Court has concluded that the Board overstepped its statutory bounds by unilaterally renaming the Kennedy Center after President Trump," Judge Christopher Cooper ruled.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
In 2021, the California Coastal Commission sought to permanently end off-road driving in the dunes but was later overruled by court rulings that the agency had overstepped its authority.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
In a 6-3 decision, justices on the highest US court found that the president had overstepped his powers when he introduced sweeping global tariffs last year using the IEEPA.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
Percy looked cautiously at Annabeth, like he was afraid he’d overstepped.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
