Examples of overstep in a Sentence
the principal overstepped her authority in ordering everyone to remain in the unheated school
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The proceedings marked another step in an ongoing battle between an increasing number of immigration attorneys and advocates who say ICE is overstepping constitutional rights, even for noncitizens, and the government.
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Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Education and politics: Arizonans on student loan repayment plans can expect big changes under Big Beautiful Bill
The lawsuit alleges Trump overstepped his authority in withholding funds that were approved by Congress, among other arguments.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Several aldermen who attended the June protest said during the hearing that Chicago officers may have overstepped and supported ICE’s actions, which would be a violation of city policy.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The suit says the order violates the First Amendment and oversteps Trump's power as president.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 25 June 2025
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Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Education and politics: Arizonans on student loan repayment plans can expect big changes under Big Beautiful Bill
The lawsuit alleges Trump overstepped his authority in withholding funds that were approved by Congress, among other arguments.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Several aldermen who attended the June protest said during the hearing that Chicago officers may have overstepped and supported ICE’s actions, which would be a violation of city policy.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The suit says the order violates the First Amendment and oversteps Trump's power as president.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 25 June 2025
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“Overstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstep. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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