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- noun Plural form of
overreach . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
overreach .
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Examples
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"Yes, The Fountain overreaches on every level, and that's exactly what I like about it," insists Jim Emerson at RogerEbert. com.
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Discussing what needs to happen to get Republicans out of the ditch they've dug themselves into, he remarked that their last, best hope is that Obama "overreaches" - another word for fails.
Mario Almonte: Can Hope Float the Economy - and Sink the Republicans? 2009
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Discussing what needs to happen to get Republicans out of the ditch they've dug themselves into, he remarked that their last, best hope is that Obama "overreaches" - another word for fails.
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That builds upon the widespread fear among Republicans and some independent voters that Democrats want government that "overreaches" and interferes with their lives.
Will the Republicans Be Stupid Enough to Filibuster Bill to Hold Wall Street Banks Accountable? 2010
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That builds upon the widespread fear among Republicans and some independent voters that Democrats want government that "overreaches" and interferes with their lives.
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Having learned from its own past, the GOP neither overreaches (no attempt to “govern from Capitol Hill”) nor tries to perpetuate itself through earmarks and K Street connections.
Stromata Blog: 2009
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It's been amazing that Wisconsinites have shown up and made sure that their voices are heard on such a very important issue that overreaches onto the rights of workers.
David Vines: Protesters Stay Overnight at Wisconsin State Capitol David Vines 2011
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The path he chooses - whether to seek a meaningful truce with newly emboldened Republicans, or stand firm in his policies and hope the other side overreaches - will set the course for the remainder of his term.
In his response, Obama will set course for rest of term Anne E. Kornblut 2010
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With no chance of a taxpayer parachute if the gambling arm overreaches itself they may be a bit more cautious about the risks they are taking.
Britain's best-paid bank boss set for showdown with MPs over huge bonus 2011
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A crisp, confident writer, he tells the story with verve, though ultimately he overreaches by trying to connect his story to 200 years of American history, as if the Louisiana Slave Revolt of 1811 was somehow central to the Civil War, civil rights and national expansion.
Briefly Out of Bondage John Stauffer 2011
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