overstepped

Example Sentences

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"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

Moggach added that Linden was now aware that his behaviour "simply was unacceptable and he overstepped certain boundaries."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Roan has shown that she’s not afraid to speak out when she does feel a fan has overstepped.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Politicians have always overstepped boundaries and bent rules.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

For a moment I thought I had overstepped my limits.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane