- present participle of overstep.
overstepping
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At first, Carson is repulsed by Rapp’s slimy overstepping, but she slowly learns not to loathe him.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Lagarde also took an expansive view of both her job and the ECB’s, sometimes drawing criticism for overstepping her role.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Seven police officers were suspended and are under disciplinary investigation for overstepping their authority.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
But navigating the ins and outs of stories that intertwine without overstepping has required nimbleness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
In spite of his parents’ sanction he feels that he is overstepping them, correcting a mistake they’ve made.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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