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including or influencing every part of something
the book's overarching theme Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
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Recent Examples of overarching
There’s also the overarching question of Miami’s future in the ACC to explore.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
But Parikh says one of the biggest overarching challenges is the persistent stigma and reluctance to discuss this part of the body.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
But an overarching understanding of how to manage this wildly successful approach is the missing piece.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
But Parikh says one of the biggest overarching challenges is the persistent stigma and reluctance to discuss this part of the body.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Dan Drazen, Trinity’s vice president of development, said the overarching redevelopment design strives to make Mary Shepard Place more resemble what the neighborhood looked like prior to the construction of Bellevue Square in 1942 and what still exists today in the surrounding area.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
But an overarching understanding of how to manage this wildly successful approach is the missing piece.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overarching
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The kids club, pools, villas, and other family-friendly amenities attract a lot of multi-generational crews, while the spa and extensive wellness programming bring in the adult crowd.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Aside from beers from Sacrament, The Rooftop has a fairly extensive wine list as well as a full bar with custom and classic cocktails.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The Fields pairs highly adaptable facilities with expert, hands-on production support — a combination that general manager RoseMary Prodonovich says is designed to fuel creative endeavors.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Husband is a genuinely excellent partner and a kind, funny, good person in general.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Xi nonetheless struck a more conciliatory tone when describing the overall relationship.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Sunflower seeds and walnuts are both nutrient-dense foods that support brain and overall health.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Rather than prescribing a generic gym split, Jimenez’s programming prioritized cardiovascular efficiency, resistance training, stability, and mobility.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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India and Canada recently approved their first generic versions of Ozempic, and countries including China, Brazil and South Africa are expected to soon follow, according to Robin Feldman, a pharmaceutical and intellectual property law expert at the University of California Law San Francisco.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The once ubiquitous Bed Bath & Beyond, with its blue coupon mailers and newspaper inserts, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, and shuttered stores nationwide.—
Howard Cohen
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The Mavericks now begin a comprehensive search for their next head coach, hoping their next candidate is a promising figure with little regard for the spree of bad luck that has encumbered this organization.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Most clinics start with comprehensive evaluations that can include CT, MRI and DXA scans, blood panels, cognitive testing, fitness assessments and genome sequencing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The policy meant the top biological female finishers were designated co-champions, leading to widespread images of Hernandez sharing the top step of the medal podium with female athletes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Less than 15 years ago, every top professional sports league opposed widespread legalization of sports betting.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overarching. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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