Example Sentences

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However, the director of the body that represents the lending industry said before the final ruling that it thought the FCA was "overcompensating".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

However, the director of the body that represents the lending industry said it thought the FCA was "overcompensating".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

"I think the congressman was overcompensating for something that he lacks and feeling inadequate among the heroes on that call."

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2022

“I thought it was mechanics. But his body was overcompensating, and he was wrecking his mechanics.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2016