Example Sentences

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Pessimists have overused the image of Wile E. Coyote running off a cliff and not falling until after doing a double-take.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

If you have overused or omitted any of these elements, revise accordingly, making sure that ideas flow smoothly.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

“Magical” is a word your correspondents have overused in recent days as they’ve struggled, and most often failed, to contain their excitement at Team GB’s golden streak.

From Time • Aug. 9, 2012

Presidents surely have overused the Oval Office backdrop.

From Washington Post

The evidence suggests that they have overused the past.

From Time Magazine Archive