Like Marcos, Mrs. Arroyo ran a campaign in 2004 to which the label overkill equally applies. From Wordnik.com. [LuisTeodoro.com] Reference
But critical overkill is a very popular approach still to writing about books. From Wordnik.com. [The Grumpy Critic « Tales from the Reading Room] Reference
With all the election coverage in overkill mode right now, it might to play a little “what if”. From Wordnik.com. [EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - What fictional President would you elect!] Reference
If overkill is the argument here any one of you using a larger caliber than me should hang your head in shame. From Wordnik.com. [Way Out There: Shooting (And Hunting With) The .50 Caliber Browning Machine Gun Cartridge] Reference
But the level of their hiddenness can only be termed overkill. From Wordnik.com. [Euclid’s Window] Reference
Hey, if anyone knows what grotesque overkill is – it’s the Jews!. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The Madman Strategy] Reference
Perhaps R word overkill will finally consign that epithet to W word status, as in The Boy Who Cried Wolf. From Wordnik.com. [TNR talks to David Duke about Obama.] Reference
overkill does use a function (actually called overkill) that rewards you for creating headshots in succession. From Wordnik.com. [Gaming Age Online | Videogame News and Reviews] Reference
So having 400 is just fine for any "serious" racer to have fun with, while 900 is just plain old "overkill" - sorry, but it is. From Wordnik.com. [OXCGN - XBox News Reviews and Views] Reference
This sammich-needin’ quality is frequently present in overkill quantities in science-fiction movies, because everyone wears leotards. From Wordnik.com. [Arbitrary Media: Babes Of Sci-Fi] Reference
Yes, the obvious "overkill" joke has already occurred to me. From Wordnik.com. [Passive Aggressive Cakes] Reference
I got the necessity for that kind of overkill, but I didn't get the joy. From Wordnik.com. [Combat High] Reference
Trailer is a 7X18 tandem axle "7000 CWT" (kind of overkill, but it's mine.). From Wordnik.com. ["Stuff" going to Mexico] Reference
Although a. 30-06 may be "overkill" for smaller game, it's my standard round. From Wordnik.com. [Caribou. I've heard of .25 caliber rifles, and I've heard of people using .338s. I wouldn't have either.] Reference
This gives new meaning/understanding to the words 'overkill' and 'slap on the wrist'. From Wordnik.com. [May 27th, 2005] Reference
The Pentagon believes there is no such thing as "overkill" when it comes to a WMD site. From Wordnik.com. [Daimnation!: A plausible outline for attacking Iran's nuclear facilities] Reference
I think that would be foolish and the kind of overkill that Abbe Lowell is talking about. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - CNN Late Edition: Is Bush's Proposed Tax Cut Too Large?; How Have Pardon Scandals Hurt the Federal Government? - February 25, 2001] Reference
I still like the word "overkill" I hunt whitetail at 50-75 yds, shoot a Rem. 700 in .308. From Wordnik.com. [Two Cases Where Bigger Isn't Better] Reference
ExtJs is pretty cool too, but I find UI libraries to be an "overkill" for most situations. From Wordnik.com. [10 Beautiful Web UI libraries] Reference
ANTHONY MORA, ANTHONY MORA COMMUNICATIONS: Well, I think we ` ve had kind of overkill on that. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 24, 2005] Reference
Mario Batali says 7 layers of noodles is the way to go, but that's kind of overkill, heh heh. From Wordnik.com. [Lasagna to Soothe the Soul] Reference
The phrase had an innocuous sound, like "overkill" or "euthanasia," but if you thought about it. From Wordnik.com. [World of Ptavvs]
It's kind of overkill, but, maybe I'm just being too conservative and will get used to it with time. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-05-01] Reference
Would it be too much of an obvious pun to note how much the word "overkill" relates to this news item?. From Wordnik.com. [Current Comedy, 5/04/09: This is Only a Test] Reference
Some people might consider this overkill, but to me, "overkill" is just another word for "enthusiasm.". From Wordnik.com. [Facebook isn't the only tool that leads to cheating] Reference
This tactic has a kind of overkill to it: you're throwing everything you can think of in, everything goes. From Wordnik.com. [Logan Nakyanzi Pollard: Democrats Diminishing Horizon] Reference
Inkatha Freedom Party secretary general Ziba Jiyane on Wednesday slammed what he called "overkill" on the issue of IFP leader. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
For households with municipal water, which is generally already chlorinated, ultraviolet treatment would be "overkill," she adds. From Wordnik.com. [Shining a UV Light] Reference
I know that the police dept went on "overkill" with the tear gas. From Wordnik.com. Reference
I'd usually go "overkill" on the foundation and not use house brackets. From Wordnik.com. [eHam.net News] Reference
Had RHS really gone for "overkill", this one could have been a bloodbath. From Wordnik.com. [RutlandHerald.com] Reference
Medical Examiner's office (1982-1992), with special emphasis on "overkill". From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]]
Smith by her doctor was "overkill" for the kind of pain she was describing. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
When Delegate Norman, who is also a practicing attorney, called MPIA "overkill". From Wordnik.com. [Baltiblogs]
Video: 23 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295s packed into one system, "overkill" exemplified. From Wordnik.com. [Engadget] Reference
According to best practice protocols, a yearly eye exam for children is "overkill,". From Wordnik.com. [thespectrum.com - Local News] Reference
If you ask me, those zippered pockets have placed this bag into the "overkill" category. From Wordnik.com. [Bag Bliss] Reference
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