overuse

Example Sentences

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“This is not an AI layoff. Frankly, I think we overuse that as a reason to communicate across the industry,” Goodrazi said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Last week, I wrote about the overuse of the slang-suffix “-maxxing” in nutritional spaces, underscoring why the rhetoric we use to define how we nourish ourselves matters so greatly.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Experts recommend against overuse, and to follow manufacturer's guidance.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Patrick Williams, a Salt Lake City area-based marketing consultant, said his son’s overuse of the product had his home smelling like a “New Jersey casino.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

We’d recite Bella’s and Edward’s dialogue aloud, our throats hoarse from overuse.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith