Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcommitted
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has promised to invest in new air traffic control technology and boost hiring at the Federal Aviation Administration, and Congress approved a new slate of funding for the agency earlier this year.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025 -
It’s been nearly a decade since some 195 global parties promised to try and keep global temperatures below that 2-degree threshold.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s minister of culture has vowed to cut funding for the country’s film academy and its annual awards show after a movie about a Palestinian boy’s dream of seeing the ocean won big.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Beijing has repeatedly vowed to bring the island democracy under its control—by force if necessary.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s unsettling public tragedy took place when the conservative activist had just answered a question from an audience member at Utah Valley University about mass shootings committed by transgender people.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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Rodgers swore his 21st NFL opener overall and 18th as a starter was no different than any preceding it.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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On June 12, The Edge engaged privately with Dine Brands.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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To lead the process, the NSL has engaged Whitecap Sports Group (WSG), an international investment bank and advisory group.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Overcommitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcommitted. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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