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How to pronounce overcompensate
“overcompensate” pronunciation in American and British English
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“overcompensate” in real sentences
107 clips in the index · 6 American · 3 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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- ...he's gonna have to overcompensate.
Taskmaster
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And we can overcompensate a little while.
Talks at Google
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As it seeks to overcompensate for a previous mistake.
The School of Life
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will overcompensate for the general reduction in international applications.
The Scottish Parliament
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