overreach

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Supporters of Thomas defended the remarks as part of a broader critique of government overreach, suggesting he was drawing philosophical parallels rather than asserting a direct causal relationship.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

It also, though, showed a simple possible way to rein in the president’s ability to overreach in his war-making power.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

And where that happens, I think it clearly is an overreach.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

There's a reason this protest streak runs so hot in South Korea, which only became a democracy in the late 1980s and is well-acquainted with political interference, dictatorships and military overreach.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

And he was also biding his time, waiting for Archie to overreach himself, to make a mistake.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier