overhang
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That in itself will be costly, but in theory the overhang and what is underneath it will be in United's footprint - and the club will be responsible for it.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Overall, we continue to expect the competitive debate to remain an overhang for investors, but the lack of observable volume pressure supports our view that FICO’s competitive position will prove resilient,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Investors should monitor this event for potential volatility driven by both earnings performance and the supply overhang from the expiring lock-up,” Clear Street Research analysts advised in a July 7 note to clients.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Otherwise, the overhang could be lifted if SpaceX signs a direct-to-consumer deal with Verizon or AT&T, which McHugh said could signal a “détente” in tensions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The porch overhang threw deep shadows on his pale face.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
Plenty of stock overhangs remain, and the buzz around hantavirus is purely speculative.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Under the proposal, residents would not be allowed to plant anything within a 1-foot “Safety Zone” around the home, including beneath roof overhangs; two feet from windows, vents and doors and five feet from decks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
P&G is the steadier but more expensive option, while Kimberly-Clark offers a cheaper entry point after its Kenvue deal rattled investors worried about deal risk and potential legal overhangs tied to consumer-health brands like Tylenol.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
In stock markets, these overhangs usually run six to 18 months after lockups end.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 17, 2025
Within the enclosure there weren’t any caves or rock overhangs to shelter under.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
It’s round so it can turn in place without running into another object, and flat so it can clean floors overhung by kitchen cabinets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2025
Nearby stood a crumbling amphitheater that served as a community kitchen, and near that a playground overhung by a latticework of improvised power lines.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2022
Some houses were so close to the narrowed stream that their decks overhung the water.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 1, 2022
Inside, fruit trees overhung a small, warm pool; saddles and bridles stored nearby gave the humid room a pleasantly horsy smell.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2021
His white beard was cropped close and his white eyebrows overhung his eyes like mustaches.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
In the spring, the icefall doctors had finally managed to open the Khumbu Icefall section, after a massive overhanging glacial chunk, called a serac, blocked the path for much of the early climbing season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Zumthor’s building design, which includes overhanging canopies, intentionally creates shade with outdoor events in mind, the executive explained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
"These overhanging snow features can be difficult to spot, especially in poor visibility, and may collapse without warning," it said.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
Their staple diet are deer, and they hunt by stealth often pouncing from trees or overhanging rocks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
She managed to grab an overhanging branch when she got close to shore, but the baskets got wet and even the mealie bag was dampened.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
