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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