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These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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This was an overly optimistic assessment on Silber’s part; the issue of Vietnam had already divided those on the folk scene.
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Nina Silber / Made By History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
When washing fine china, avoid the use of overly hot water, which can cause the glaze to crack, creating fine lines that mar the appearance of the piece.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Butter and cream cheese add richness, and can help mellow out overly salty potatoes if needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
Perhaps family members are too overly judgmental, perhaps there’s an insistence on not showing emotion.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nina Silber / Made By History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
When washing fine china, avoid the use of overly hot water, which can cause the glaze to crack, creating fine lines that mar the appearance of the piece.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Butter and cream cheese add richness, and can help mellow out overly salty potatoes if needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
Perhaps family members are too overly judgmental, perhaps there’s an insistence on not showing emotion.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overly
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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