oversaturated
Britishadjective
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Experts say Chinese people are increasingly questioning the value of traditionally prized degrees from elite universities in an oversaturated market.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
Hill’s effort to appeal more directly to athletes comes after Nike oversaturated the market with casual sneakers that it is now trying to offload from its inventories.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025
Kentucky’s bourbon market is oversaturated with inventory at a time when some consumers are moving away from spirits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
Global players’ union Fifpro and the top European Leagues say the international football calendar is "oversaturated" and "risks player safety and wellbeing".
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
Vines covered most of the tree trunks, but their colors were oversaturated, almost lurid in their brightness.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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