Examples of overview in a Sentence
I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures.
This book provides a broad overview of American history.
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Here’s an overview of recent development.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Here is an overview of the parade route, provided by the Veterans Council.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
From movie locations to memorable residents, this small museum gives a brief overview.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The main panel shows an overview of your backup, including how far back your version history goes and the number of files selected for backup.
—Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Here is an overview of the parade route, provided by the Veterans Council.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
From movie locations to memorable residents, this small museum gives a brief overview.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The main panel shows an overview of your backup, including how far back your version history goes and the number of files selected for backup.
—Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overview
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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