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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While the premise could result in an overly dour or preachy book, Nguyen's novel zips forward with page-turning suspense, humor, and nuance.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
Avoid overly dry potting soil with consistent watering, conserving existing moisture, and using watering aids or self-watering tools.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
But if your spokespeople deliver different messages or default to lengthy, overly technical explanations, the opportunity to influence your audience begins to slip away.
—Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Classic Lebanese comfort food, nothing overly complicated.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
Avoid overly dry potting soil with consistent watering, conserving existing moisture, and using watering aids or self-watering tools.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
But if your spokespeople deliver different messages or default to lengthy, overly technical explanations, the opportunity to influence your audience begins to slip away.
—Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Classic Lebanese comfort food, nothing overly complicated.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
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 11 Jun. 2025.
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