overzealous

Example Sentences

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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

In the tribal world of K-Pop, such cases are surprisingly common, as overzealous fans attempt to trash their rivals.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

At the height of the #MeToo movement, some in France denounced the collective reckoning over sexual harassment as “puritanism,” arguing that overzealous misconduct allegations risked undermining sexual freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 5, 2025

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

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