The plane overshot the runway.
Sometimes we overshoot our time limits.
Recent Examples on the WebThe taxation of block rewards is one example where the IRS policy overshot, and is excessively onerous.—Korok Ray, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Nick Viall may have overshot his budget on a push present for fiancée Natalie Joy.—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overshoot
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