overextend
verb
over·ex·tend
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈstend 
overextended; overextending; overextends
: to extend or expand beyond a safe or reasonable point
especially
: to commit (oneself) financially beyond what can be paid
Examples of overextend in a Sentence
He overextended a muscle in his arm.
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This balanced approach, blending gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles, allows Ford to tap into shifting consumer preferences without overextending on costly EV development.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
New characters and elements get added, the metaphor becomes overextended, and the idea that this world is meant to be a reflection of one person’s psyche gets lost in a sea.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
When uncertainty sets in, step back, ask questions and be cautious not to overextend yourself.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2024
With a lower cost basis, there's more flexibility to enhance the property without overextending.
—Danny Kattan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
New characters and elements get added, the metaphor becomes overextended, and the idea that this world is meant to be a reflection of one person’s psyche gets lost in a sea.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
When uncertainty sets in, step back, ask questions and be cautious not to overextend yourself.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2024
With a lower cost basis, there's more flexibility to enhance the property without overextending.
—Danny Kattan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Overextend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overextend. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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overextend
verb
over·ex·tend
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈstend
: to extend or expand beyond a safe or reasonable point
especially
: to commit (oneself) financially beyond what can be paid
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