overexpand
verb
over·ex·pand
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspand 
overexpanded; overexpanding
: to expand too much or too quickly
… one lung overexpanded and collapsed …—
Jack Fincher
Jack FincherSome tech companies overexpanded in the late '90s, so they're reluctant to make new capital investments.—Michael Sivy
Michael SivyHe bought a lighting manufacturer, … overexpanded it, and lost millions.—Patricia Sellers
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“Overexpand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexpand. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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