overaggressive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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 • Jun. 23, 2025
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 • May 15, 2025
But his push to the front made him an early target for overaggressive driving, a notion he quickly dismissed.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2022
Miami also endured its share of lumps; overaggressive splashes in free agency produced one playoff series victory and three lottery trips over the first five years after James’s departure.
From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2020
Mr. Harper praised Mr. Wilson’s quick action but warned that overaggressive volunteers could be a problem.
From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2019
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