overhead
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The hulking military vessels loomed so large that they were visible from planes flying overhead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
"They fly overhead, whether we're waking up in the morning -- at 7 am even -- or when we're going to bed, they're always flying about. So no-one's safe."
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Inside, TV screens replaced the overhead luggage compartments, and a strip of lights lined the carriages’ walls from front to back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The aerial cavalry of three Canadair aircraft flying overhead look as impressive as they sound.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“This is the overhead projector,” she told the class.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
"As half of our overheads stem from staff costs, a theoretical calculation -- assuming no change in labour costs -- would result in the loss of around 50,000 jobs," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
And in this case, the marginal cost of each ticket is small – there are not even any very substantial overheads to cover, which often justify a higher price.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
"He's always smiling, always bringing positive vibes. His slides, his defence, his slam-dunk overheads are some signature shots. He'll be missed. An incredible guy to be around."
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
This is what economists call a cost-push shock: Rising input costs work through the supply chain, lifting intermediary material costs and overheads.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
I answered phones and made plasticene overheads and picked up dry cleaning and kids from day care.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
