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They, too, overreached, invaded lands they couldn’t conquer or couldn’t control, and brought disasters down on their citizenries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Additionally, if the Supreme Court rules that Trump overreached his authority to implement tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, businesses could boost hiring in the expectation of reduced levies.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

In response, the airline industry sued the DOT, claiming it had overreached its authority.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

In another game at the same tournament, she crushed former world champion Mariya Muzychuk in 23 moves after the latter overreached, inviting the Indian to employ a devastating attack.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

Strauss plainly had overreached, but to what end?

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik