Example Sentences

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Tech firms, which are desperate to stop other countries from implementing similar bans, have argued the government is overreaching, and pointed to recently strengthened parental controls on many of their platforms as a solution.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

We’re also living during a time when technology is overreaching into every area of our lives.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2023

They also said the environmental review thoroughly analyzed emissions related to the use of oil produced by the project and that the analysis sought by Earthjustice is overreaching.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023

The councilman, Zein E. Obagi Jr., has denied the accusations and said the State Bar is overreaching.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2023

“The danger is that the judges get together and talk, and if they decide someone is overreaching, that can color their thinking,” he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2015