are overpaying
- present progressive of overpay.
Example Sentences
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Since the contracts’ prices are meant to match their odds, those bettors are overpaying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The implication: Since these predictable trades can be replicated at low cost, investors are overpaying for them.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
But the Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into high food and fuel prices, saying it will look at whether a "failure in competition" meant customers are overpaying.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2023
“Obviously, myself and other investors are overpaying for Twitter right now,” he said on Wednesday during an earnings call for Tesla’s quarterly results.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2022
"I am afraid you are overpaying me, Mr. Sargent," said Rodney.
From Cast Upon the Breakers by Alger, Horatio
