overexpansion
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Copycat models and overexpansion can quickly dilute the “authentic” story that makes small luxuries appealing.
From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025
Subway had been closing locations in recent years amid a host of problems including outdated decor and operations, overexpansion, and $5 foot-long deals that eroded franchisees' profits.
From Reuters • Apr. 24, 2023
Mr. Hodler is laboring to steer Arc away from trouble, following years of financial difficulties linked to overexpansion and, more recently, pandemic lockdowns.
From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022
Finally, there is the expansion of the money supply — overexpansion, that is — resulting in more money sloshing around in the economy than can reasonably be spent on goods and services.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2021
It can not prevent depression in certain industries which are experiencing overexpansion of production or contraction of their markets.
From State of the Union Address by Coolidge, Calvin
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