overused

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Starmer's allies say the best thing to do is to be better, move faster, govern more effectively, and to show voters "the change" - the most overused, ill-defined couple of words in politics.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The bot and the baby know nothing of the world it describes, besides a handful of overused jargon that, like anything, loses its meaning if repeated enough times.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

But they can certainly be overused by casual consumers — so much so that the apps become a bad habit.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

It’s a slightly overused word, but it is just about getting those boundaries straight in your head.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

This is much overused by powers that wannabe. preexisting condition.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner