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How to pronounce overzealous

“overzealous” pronunciation in American and British English

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“overzealous” in real sentences

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  1. Um was this overzealous immigration enforcement?

    The Atlantic

  2. I did see cops that were overzealous.

    Jubilee

  3. confidence across the nation by this overzealous pause.

    CDC

  4. >> do find that some people get a little overzealous.

    TED

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