Example Sentences

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But some lawyers and campaign groups say the authorities are overreaching to muzzle critical voices and target anyone practising a form of Islam not approved by the state.

From Reuters • Jan. 26, 2022

He said he and students in his First Amendment Amicus Brief Clinic are always on the lookout for state laws restricting speech or expression that they believe are overreaching.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2017

You Gus are overreaching with analogies like this.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2015

Dozens of affected agencies say the expected reduction targets are overreaching, unrealistic and unfair.

From Washington Times • Apr. 16, 2015

Multiple studies of jury decision-making have shown that jurors deadlock most often when they don't understand the evidence presented, or when they feel prosecutors are overreaching.

From Time • Aug. 31, 2010