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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In the video, Ms. Kim also expressed her desire to “involve myself actively in South-North Korean relations,” raising fears that she was overstepping her role.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
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
But did the courts wrestle with that idea of whether the president was overstepping his bounds?
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2018
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
