Sentence examples for do not overstep from inspiring English sources

"I have a low threshold for improper dealing, for incompetence and for impropriety, and I intend to be vigorous in ensuring that our community school boards do not overstep their very limited authority," he said.

Because of this quasi-public status, the U.S.O.C. has a responsibility to ensure that coaches do not overstep their boundaries when it comes to preaching to athletes, said Richard Lapchick, the director of the University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport.

What systems are in place to ensure NSA officials do not overstep their boundaries?

Do not overstep the mark by imposing your sense of shame onto an innocent child.

"A mortgage consent form would be impractical in this situation, so I would advise telling your lender to make sure you don't overstep the mark.

But those of us in the business of science and environment journalism need to be careful that we don't overstep the mark: sceptics are not all climate deniers.

Despite prime minister Tony Abbott calling on journalists to display "a sense of responsibility" over their reporting, Liberal senator Cory Bernardi acknowledged concerns about "government and their snooping ability" and said authorities must make sure "we don't overstep the mark".

Of Mr. Mosiello's proposal, he said: "We always want to make sure our roads are as safe as possible, but we want to be very careful we don't overstep our boundaries and intrude on someone's privacy.

Phil's job is to make sure that I don't overstep my bounds as far as New York Times standards are concerned, and to remind me that I am supposed to be sophisticated in my writing (I know. That one took me by surprise, too.

"But it's important you don't overstep the mark and go too far with it.

But it's a fine line, so don't overstep your authority.