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overzealous

[oh-ver-zel-uhs] / ˈoʊ vərˈzɛl əs /






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The Times and the Pentagon Press Association have said the government’s moves are overzealous and retaliatory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

They’re overzealous because the law is very clear that oversight of these markets is the exclusive province of the federal government.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Baldwin alleged in a January lawsuit that he was the victim of overzealous New Mexico prosecutors and law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Skip the overzealous audiences and wait for the inevitable streaming release.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2025

When he moved again, it was as though marionette strings had been attached to him and given an overzealous yank.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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