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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
Shoes that aren't overly rigid and hard will help your toddler develop strong, healthy feet and posture.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 30 May 2024
And, most of all, they weren’t overly reliant on any one part of a previously top-heavy batting order.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 30 May 2024
And, most of all, they weren’t overly reliant on any one part of a previously top-heavy batting order.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 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 5 Jun. 2024.
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