overreaction
Americannoun
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If the ploy works, it’s proof that they were right all along — that cooler heads prevailed and the initial controversy was an overreaction.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
Others feel this is an overreaction - distracting from how difficult it is to secure a job - or even just get an interview in the first place.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The White House unease over Mythos has left some administration officials and congressional aides fearful that it represents a reversal on AI policy and an overreaction, people familiar with the dynamics said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Jefferies analyst Randal Konik deemed Thursday’s 31% stock plunge an overreaction.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
“So a perfect stranger approaches her on the street, tells her he wants them to begin the rest of their lives together. It doesn’t seem to be much of an overreaction to panic, does it?”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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