oversaturated
Britishadjective
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In 1957, Greenspan burnished his reputation as an analytical whiz when he warned the chief executive of a large steel company that inventories were oversaturated and a recession was likely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
He points out that many of the shooting locations available in and around London are oversaturated because of the sheer amount of shows and films being made there.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
One problem is that the allure of well-paying programming jobs at flashy technology companies made computer science such a popular field that the hiring market is now oversaturated.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026
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
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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