overhang

Example Sentences

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A full reopening of the Persian Gulf would remove a substantial overhang on the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Longer term, the debt overhang will remain throughout the developed markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“The current debt overhang constrains external financing, limits public investment capacity and prevents full re-engagement with the international financial system,” the office of Venezuela’s vice presidency for the economy said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“If this geopolitical overhang starts to dissipate, we think we get right back to a really strong fundamental picture for the economy,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Even worse, the shaking was soon followed by a rather horrifying cracking noise from the overhang.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley