overstep
verb (used with object)
to go beyond; exceed.
was overstepping
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past progressiveof overstep.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The governor said Mr. Warren was overstepping his authority.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 4, 2022
Friot also disagreed with Stitt’s assertion that the Pentagon was overstepping its constitutional authority, noting that Guard members are already required to receive nine immunizations.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2021
She went on a rant where she was the aunt, my best friend was overstepping and needed to know her place.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2021
A judge in Austin blocked the move amid concerns that the agency was overstepping its remit and that the nature of the facilities means they should not qualify as childcare centres.
From The Guardian ● May 10, 2017
For the first time she was overstepping the bounds laid down by that harshest of tyrants, the Mrs. Grundy of the working class.
From The Game by Jack London
