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How to pronounce overplay

“overplay” pronunciation in British, American and Australian English

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“overplay” in real sentences

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  1. I'm not trying to overplay.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. you overplay and then people start getting bored.

    Border City Rock Talk

  3. control I don't want to overplay my own situation

    The Diary Of A CEO

  4. Um, so he does have a tendency to overplay his hand.

    Channel 4 News

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