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Third Person
overreaches
Present Participle
overreaching
Past Tense
overreached
Past Participle
overreached
1
to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure
- He overreached himself by taking on too many responsibilities, leading to burnout and decreased performance.
- The team's attempt to overreach their budget resulted in financial difficulties and project delays.
- They were overreaching by attempting to accomplish too much in a short timeframe.
- The government overreached its authority by imposing regulations beyond its legal scope.
- The CEO's decision to expand too quickly caused the company to overreach and face financial troubles.
2
beat through cleverness and wit
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