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overreached

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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

I returned the ball to her, but Gary overreached to poach it, driving a shot into Noah’s waiting forehand.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2025

It has said it will apply for a judicial review, where a judge would decide whether the inquiry had overreached its legal powers to demand evidence.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2023

I tried to grasp a star, overreached, and fell.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin