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
How much truth can we glean from Killian’s own oft-alluded-to criminal record, especially given the overaggressive policing to which we see him being subjected?
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2023
Mistakes and overaggressive driving can be bad for a reputation, particularly for a rookie trying to change the narrative surrounding his IndyCar arrival.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 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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