overstepped
Example Sentences
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Still, Hoppock said, CBP had overstepped in its aggressive handling of the matter, which he called “really something.”
From Salon • May 14, 2026
He clearly realized, as the countdown clock clicked on, that he had overstepped and was eager, even desperate, for an off-ramp.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026
The court ruled 6-3 that Mr. Trump overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to bypass Congress and impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico to address trade imbalances and stop drug smuggling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
On 22, Smith was caught at cover, only for replays to show Green overstepped.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
For a moment I thought I had overstepped my limits.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
