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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The cutouts are cute without being overly revealing, and the scoop neckline with halter ties lends to its charm.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Many drivers tend to overly rely on the system and check out.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Many drivers tend to overly rely on the system and check out.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 7 May 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 12 May. 2024.
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