overarching
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Beyond this corner of the economy, the overarching malaise in the labor market is expected to persist into 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
He also advocates for holding a single overarching UN conference "because the Earth is one" and the crises of climate, biodiversity and pollution cannot be tackled in isolation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
The force is planning what it calls "one overarching policing operation" to ensure a co-ordinated approach.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Each situation is somewhat unique, but if there is an overarching theme in entertainment, it is that the traditional avenues of growth in streaming—subscriptions and advertising—are becoming more challenging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
A big heavy phrase is easier to handle if it comes at the end, when your work assembling the overarching phrase is done and nothing else is on your mind.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing overarching
Life of Pi
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arch, archi (chief, most important, rule)
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