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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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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Here are overviews of the four comparable stadiums serving as blueprints for the forthcoming Chiefs facility.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
Aptly titled Ultimate Collector Watches, the two tomes spotlight 100 of the most incredible timepieces ever made and provide a comprehensive historical overview of haute horlogerie, from the very first pocket watches to the latest and greatest one-offs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
As another year passes, a whole new batch of British entertainment scandals is immortalized in The Hollywood Reporter‘s overview of a controversial 2025.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overview. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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overview
noun
over·view
ˈō-vər-ˌvyü 
: a general survey : summary
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