overstepped

Example Sentences

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This time, Florida Board of Governors chairman Alan Levine has written Ray Rodrigues, chancellor of Florida’s State University System, asking him to investigate whether Mr. Hosseini overstepped his authority in the selection process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Still, Hoppock said, CBP had overstepped in its aggressive handling of the matter, which he called “really something.”

From Salon • May 14, 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

If she were found guilty of a crime, she wouldn’t be able to claim that the police had overstepped by arresting her.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He was put out that I had overstepped myself in denying that I would profit from biochemistry.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson