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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Avoid overly salty or processed options.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
If plant roots are kept too warm by overly thick mulch, new growth can appear and be susceptible to winter kill.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
In May, the Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the gag order, calling it overly broad and vague.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
That means portfolio insurance is still not overly expensive compared to periods of genuine stress.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
If plant roots are kept too warm by overly thick mulch, new growth can appear and be susceptible to winter kill.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
In May, the Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the gag order, calling it overly broad and vague.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
That means portfolio insurance is still not overly expensive compared to periods of genuine stress.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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