overstepping

Example Sentences

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Talk to some folks in your family whom you trust to make sure you’re not overstepping any unspoken boundaries that underlie family relationships.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

Representatives for the creators of “South Park” have accused him of overstepping his authority and meddling with a protracted negotiation over their overall deal and streaming rights to the long-running cartoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

GDL chairman Claus Weselsky “is overstepping the mark further and further,” Wissing added.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

When I do what I think my job is, I’m accused of overstepping and/or purposely doing it wrong.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Dad gave me a sharp look, and I knew I needed to make my point quickly or risk overstepping.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs