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overrunning

/ˌoʊvəˈrʌnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does overrunning mean?

verb

to continue or go beyond a limit or a specified time, especially in a way that is excessive or uncontrolled.

Example

"The project is overrunning its budget, and we need to find a way to cut costs."

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