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Term: overruns

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Excess inventory or goods produced beyond what was originally planned or ordered.

Example Sentence: The clothing store offered huge discounts on overruns to clear out their inventory before the new season.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To exceed a planned quantity or limit.

Example Sentence: Due to increased demand, the production line had to overrun its daily quota.

Sense 2: To invade or occupy a place forcibly.

Example Sentence: The enemy forces managed to overrun the city and establish control.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing excess quantities or production beyond the anticipated or necessary amount.

Example Sentence: The factory had to sell its overrun inventory at discounted prices.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Describing an action in which something surpasses or exceeds.

Example Sentence: The excitement of the crowd at the concert overran into the night.