Sentences with Overkill

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7 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Overkill'

Packing a suitcase for a weekend getaway with three outfits for each day might be considered overkill.

Employing a team of lawyers for a minor parking ticket case appeared to be overkill and raised eyebrows in the courtroom.

The extravagant decorations at the wedding were beautiful but bordered on overkill.

The intense training regimen for the casual 5K run felt like overkill to the participants.

The massive billboard advertising the small local cafe was seen as overkill by the community.

The detailed, 50-page report on a simple math problem was considered overkill by the teacher.

Deploying a tank to catch a shoplifter was deemed an overkill by the police chief.

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