overaggressive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Exactly what counts as “lackluser,” though would be difficult to define—so they may choose to remove any possibility of risk at all and use blunt and overaggressive moderation methods.
From Slate ● Feb. 20, 2023
The Guardians got a run back in the third, but missed a chance for more when Ramírez got a little overaggressive on the base paths.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2022
Then, in the fifth, they committed their costliest mistake, when Austin Barnes was thrown out at home plate after an overaggressive send from third base coach Dino Ebel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2022
Then, safety Jamal Adams got a touch overaggressive on the edge, left cornerback Tre Flowers on an island as a result, and watched Henry do what Henry does.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2021
Miami also endured its share of lumps; overaggressive splashes in free agency produced one playoff series victory and three lottery trips over the first five years after James’s departure.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2020
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