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overreaching

/ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does overreaching mean?

noun, verb

Exceeding or attempting to exceed the limits of one's authority, power, or ability; extending too far or too much.

Example

"The company's overreaching ambitions led to financial difficulties."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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