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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
Unfortunately, Stanton is so eager to build his overarching vision that the film avoids spending time with any of these people.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Congress has repeatedly waded into establishing an overarching federal law that would encompass AI that dispenses mental health advice.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
His overarching goal will be to maintain the current stretch of calm with both Beijing and Washington — as well as adhering to domestic priorities of free trade and sustainability.
—Brendan Murray, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Both Yoshida and Oda identify traditional elements and overarching principles for Japanese living room design, but with the understanding that the spirit of these ideas is key to embracing the style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Congress has repeatedly waded into establishing an overarching federal law that would encompass AI that dispenses mental health advice.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
His overarching goal will be to maintain the current stretch of calm with both Beijing and Washington — as well as adhering to domestic priorities of free trade and sustainability.
—Brendan Murray, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Both Yoshida and Oda identify traditional elements and overarching principles for Japanese living room design, but with the understanding that the spirit of these ideas is key to embracing the style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overarching
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Though framed as a request for information, Levine’s letter signals that Florida’s campaign against accrediting bodies — once focused on general university oversight — is expanding into medicine, one of the most tightly regulated sectors of higher education.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The second would be how friendly people are along King Drive in general.—
Kynala Phillips,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Adding dark chocolate to your diet is an easy and delicious way to support heart, brain, and overall health.—
Mura Dominko,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some are strong sellers that are being made available at sizeable discounts, while others are older medications, have inexpensive generic alternatives or are being offered at prices that are probably comparable to what drugmakers receive from insurers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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In 2022, billionaire investor Mark Cuban launched Cost Plus Drugs, an online pharmacy focused on offering lower cost generic drugs.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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While hematologists and vascular medicine doctors have the most expertise managing blood thinners, the ubiquitous nature of the medications means they are prescribed by everyone from primary care physicians to cardiologists.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the algorithms delivering the same cycle of digital inspiration, and the ubiquitous availability of all these products, our interiors have begun developing a sameness.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The city plans to roll out a comprehensive outreach campaign so residents are aware of the registration process and can learn more about converting their properties into pollinator gardens.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Desmond Lamb is the executive director of Friends of Yates, a comprehensive community agency in Wyandotte County that operates a domestic violence shelter.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Long before news broke of lawsuits alleging a widespread State Farm bad faith scheme to wrongly deny Oklahoma hail claims, Coppermark’s petition accused insurance companies and the insurance department of working in cahoots.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The surveys show widespread skepticism that governments can really fix problems like the affordability crisis, rising inequality, declining upward mobility, and stagnating or declining living standards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Overarching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overarching. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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