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Examples of overly in a Sentence
These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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For a time, this venerable ensemble, which began life in the bohemian San Francisco of the nineteen-seventies, settled into an overly polished professionalism.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
All dog breeds are allowed to fly, but sometimes a rambunctious or overly friendly dog will be corralled in a separate area of the cabin so as not to disturb or rile up the other pups.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Namely, one of those influencers was Kim Kardashian, whose sometimes overly tan complexion has led to accusations of blackface online.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 22 June 2024
It’s not overly stuffed with meat and is lightly tossed in kewpie mayo, topped with celery leaves and served with salty potato chips.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
All dog breeds are allowed to fly, but sometimes a rambunctious or overly friendly dog will be corralled in a separate area of the cabin so as not to disturb or rile up the other pups.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Namely, one of those influencers was Kim Kardashian, whose sometimes overly tan complexion has led to accusations of blackface online.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 22 June 2024
It’s not overly stuffed with meat and is lightly tossed in kewpie mayo, topped with celery leaves and served with salty potato chips.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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