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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
overcompensate .
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'overcompensates', bringing about the stimulatory or beneficial effect, the 'overcompensation' feature itself an evolved adaptive mechanism that strengthens with exposure to the stressor, accounting for
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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'overcompensates', bringing about the stimulatory or beneficial effect, the 'overcompensation' feature itself an evolved adaptive mechanism that strengthens with exposure to the stressor, accounting for '' '
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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'overcompensates', bringing about the stimulatory or beneficial effect, the 'overcompensation' feature itself an evolved adaptive mechanism that strengthens with exposure to the stressor, accounting for '' '
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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This buddy show pairs a hotshot but reckless Harvard courtroom closer (Gabriel Macht) with an unlikely protégé, a quick-study whiz kid (Patrick J. Adams) who lacks a law degree but overcompensates with uncanny recall, great instincts and something his mentor lacks: empathy.
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Erin accidentally overcompensates with the shaving cream and covers Michael's mouth, even as he tries to chat with the staff.
Will Ferrell Punches In on The Office: Our Six Favorite Moments 2011
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Reynolds thankfully keeps the whole 'cocky, arrogant jerk in need of a life lesson' thing in check, as his Hal Jordan is presented as a generally decent man who overcompensates for his own fear, a trait pretty much every major character calls him on throughout.
Scott Mendelson: Huff Post Review: Green Lantern Not As Good As Hoped, Not As Bad As Feared Scott Mendelson 2011
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Reynolds thankfully keeps the whole 'cocky, arrogant jerk in need of a life lesson' thing in check, as his Hal Jordan is presented as a generally decent man who overcompensates for his own fear, a trait pretty much every major character calls him on throughout.
Scott Mendelson: Huff Post Review: Green Lantern Not As Good As Hoped, Not As Bad As Feared Scott Mendelson 2011
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Energetically, one of the ovaries may have diminished energy while the other ovary overcompensates.
Wild Feminine Tami Lynn Kent 2011
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This buddy show pairs a hotshot but reckless Harvard courtroom closer (Gabriel Macht) with an unlikely protégé, a quick-study whiz kid (Patrick J. Adams) who lacks a law degree but overcompensates with uncanny recall, great instincts and something his mentor lacks: empathy.
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This is a girl who overcompensates just to feel normal, to feel she's a part of the world.
Exclusive: Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo Dishes About Her General Hospital Departure 2011
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