Looking for sentences and phrases with the word overwise? Here are some examples.
Sentence Examples
The convention is very far-reaching since it sets up a stringent inspection system aimed at discouraging states which might overwise be tempted not to abide by the terms of this international agreement.
Let us, therefore, be neither overwise nor underwise, neither hasty nor tardy, but liberal, tolerant, and full of hope.
Overwise the fabric may be damaged by the friction between the fabric and the supports.
Examples from Classical Literature
The bee-folk are overwise, I know, and I mean to take no chances of their leaving.
The explanations, apologies, and not overwise conversation that ensued need not be indicated here.
The Emperor stood almost alone, being supported by a small, and not overwise minority.
But he was left without a father at an early age, with a considerable fortune, and his mother was indulgent and not overwise.
He is well enough, a good boy, not overwise, but not what is needed here.
There was no use disputing proprieties with the overwise girl.
Elsewhere, Youssouf Mulumbu should be fine, despite tweeting that he felt unwell on Thursday, which leaves an overwise strong squad for Clarke to choose from.
Jockey Pat Valenzuela, whose troubles off the track have marred an overwise brilliant career, has told friends that he doesn't want to ride anymore.
The British press, tabloid and overwise, were vicious in their coverage of Grant's peccadillo, as well as scathing in their reviews of Nine Months.
Mulumbu's sending-off against Everton last weekend was perhaps the biggest blight of what was an overwise deserved and lauded 4-1 win at Goodison Park.
Referee Darren Drysdale thought overwise and produced a red card.
