Cryptic crossword clue
Remaining board memberspromise too much one third gone

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OVERCOMMIT

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What does OVERCOMMIT mean?

OVERCOMMIT noun
  1. Allocation of more resources than are actually available.
OVERCOMMIT verb
  1. To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable

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