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overexpansion

British  
/ ˌəʊvərɪksˈpænʃən /

noun

  1. an excessive increase, enlargement, or development, esp in the activities of a company

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Following an overexpansion after going public in 2019, Beyond Meat has cut costs, consolidated warehouses and production, exited less profitable product lines and is shuttering its business in China.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

In these tough times, some discount chains have been thriving, but California’s Grocery Outlet has been closing stores as it tries to remedy a hangover of overexpansion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Copycat models and overexpansion can quickly dilute the “authentic” story that makes small luxuries appealing.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

Since late 2022, Amazon has laid off 27,000 workers, as the company has slashed costs in an effort to recover from overexpansion during the pandemic.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2024

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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