English-German translation for "overshot"

"overshot" German translation

Allerdings sind die Initiatoren auch ein wenig über das Ziel hinausgeschossen.
The originators have, however, overshot their mark a bit.
Source: Europarl
Die Emissionen sind um 12 Prozent über das Ziel hinaus geschossen.
Emissions overshot the target by 12%.
Source: News-Commentary
Ich glaube, die Kommission ist mit ihrem Vorschlag etwas über das Ziel hinausgeschossen.
I believe that the Commission has overshot the mark somewhat in its proposal.
Source: Europarl
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