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have overstretched

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However, despite the explosion in productivity, there is a feeling that both Marvel and Star Wars have overstretched themselves with their spin-off products.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2025

It aims to ease a global glut after more than two years of low prices that have overstretched many governments’ budgets and spurred unrest in some countries.

From The Guardian Dec. 10, 2016

The crisis, Mr Lewis added, would have "overstretched and overtaxed" any health system.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2014

He told the court the attorney general may have overstretched his powers and may not have had the legal authority to order the new inquests.

From BBC Nov. 15, 2012

All of which suggests that Saddam may have overstretched the terms of the arrangement, if one existed, to Iran's surprise and dismay.

From Time Magazine Archive

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