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overheated /ˈoʊ vər ˌhi tɪd/ ?

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In a nutshell, the economy overheated and the government was too slow to respond, says Jonathan Pincus, chief economist for the United Nations Development Program in Vietnam.
Eighteen months ago, when the world was awash in asset bubbles, there was perhaps no market more overheated than commodities.
Ten years ago novels were expanding rapidly, like little overheated primordial galaxies.

"The days when we are going to be able to grow this economy just on an overheated housing market or people spending, maxing out on their credit cards - those days are over," Mr. Obama said.
on Mar 13, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: New York Times
"The primary task for macro-economic regulation this year is to prevent fast economic growth from becoming overheated growth and keep structural price increases from turning into significant inflation," Wen said.
on Mar 4, 2008 By: Wen Jiabao Source: USA Today
"I just got overheated," Lowery told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from his home. "The doctor did tell me to slow down, though. I'm going to slow down, but it's hard. Nobody respects my retirement, and I don't insist. You have...
on Mar 16, 2009 By: Joseph Lowery Source: International Herald Tribune