overaggressive
Britishadjective
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There are also the moderation bots, which, as I’ve reported, have curried some backlash for allegedly overaggressive policing of comments about controversial celebrities like Elon Musk and Luigi Mangione.
From Slate
Moments before that, Andy Pages had run into an out on the bases, getting overaggressive on a Conforto single by trying to go first-to-third.
From Los Angeles Times
The manager noticed that at times Ohtani appeared to expand his strike zone too much, becoming overaggressive on pitches he could do little damage with.
From Los Angeles Times
“I just saw a pocket of ice and caught them being a little overaggressive,” Sissons said.
From Washington Times
And among DePodesta’s flurry of moves — which were praised as bold by some, foolishly overaggressive by others — Roberts’ departure was one of the most head-scratching, casting off the spark-plug outfielder for a 26-year-old prospect who would never reach the majors.
From Los Angeles Times
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