Example Sentences

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"That combination of overclassification and then too many people having clearances has led us to this problem," Warner told a news conference.

From Reuters • May 10, 2023

“I think it is possible DDO is using retroactive classification to obfuscate their activity in this space and that this may represent an overclassification to avoid embarrassment.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022

The fact that overclassification is a persistent, costly problem that harms national security and undermines public accountability is not a secret known only to insiders.

From Time • Jul. 7, 2016

"This appears to be overclassification run amok," Fallon said.

From US News • Jan. 30, 2016

A standing rebuke to the massive overclassification all around her.

From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2015