Sentences

overshoot in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

OVERSHOOT: To exceed or go beyond a target, limit, or intended goal.

Sample Sentences

  1. The rocket's trajectory was so poorly calculated that it ended up overshooting its target by several miles.
  2. In her excitement to finish the project, she tended to overshoot her deadlines, leaving her team scrambling.
  3. The athlete's remarkable jump caused him to overshoot the landing pad, resulting in a minor injury.
  4. During the presentation, he overshot his time limit, which left no room for questions from the audience.
  5. They were warned not to overshoot their budget, but the lavish decorations led to unexpected expenses.
  6. The rocket's trajectory was so precise that it managed to overshoot the intended landing zone.
  7. During the presentation, she overshot her time limit by nearly twenty minutes, much to the audience's surprise.
  8. If you overshoot your budget, you may need to cut back on other expenses to compensate.
  9. The hiker inadvertently overshot the trail marker and ended up several miles off course.
  10. In his enthusiasm to impress, he tended to overshoot his goals, often setting them unrealistically high.