overreaction

Example Sentences

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But some of the declines could result from overreactions, because BDCs focus on various industries.

From MarketWatch

I called my husband and told him it was probably a huge overreaction, but that he should meet me at our local ER in Brooklyn just in case.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some analysts see the selloff as an overreaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain at 4.4% in January, with some suggesting an overreaction in markets to recent layoff announcements.

From Barron's

Both gold and silver jumped early Wednesday for a second day, suggesting that the recent slump may have been an overreaction.

From Barron's