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overshoots

  • present tense form
    of overshoot (3rd person singular).
    overshoot
    verb (used with object)
    to shoot or go over, beyond, or above; miss.

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The implication is clear: Central banks are preparing the public for a world in which inflation persistently overshoots 2%.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

Still, unless inflation significantly overshoots expectations in the coming months, policymakers will likely stay on hold when they next meet in June, ING economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Even if the company overshoots its needs, it would “simply grow into the capacity over time,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026

“Sometimes it overshoots and then it will actually tank, which will make you feel less energetic.”

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2023

And with regard to them also it may be safely affirmed, that the critical ability overshoots and excels the originating ability.

From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by John Davidson