Sentences with Overkill

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6 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Overkill'

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.

The three-hour lecture on basic multiplication felt like an overkill to the elementary students.

The superhero's use of a nuclear bomb to defeat a petty thief was an example of overkill.

The lengthy legal document contained an overkill of unnecessary details.

Decorating the entire house with lights for Halloween felt like overkill.

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