overreach
verb (used with object)
to reach or extend over or beyond.
has been overreaching
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present perfect progressiveof overreach (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“When you get these into court, the notion that the administration has been overreaching just doesn’t stand up,” said W. Neil Eggleston, the White House counsel.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2015
