overhead
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That left $845 for overhead, warranties and returns, marketing and profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
That sounds harsh, I know, but the fact is if you had boarded early, I don’t think you would have had a problem finding overhead space for your bag.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
According to Izmir's governor, the blast was caused by an overhead crane that collapsed into a large industrial furnace used during the liquid steel casting process.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
This year, the combined company spent about $8 billion on corporate overhead, real estate and facilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
The guy next to me adjusts his overhead fan and gestures at the medicine packet in my fingers.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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VW's costs are about 20 percent higher than competitors', Blume said, adding that overheads need to be cut to a "competitive level".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Other factors in price variations include the level of local competition and the location of the filling station, which may affect overheads, especially for those in remote areas.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 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
Heartland believes it can reduce 12% of the combined operating expenses through eliminating duplicated overheads, notes analyst Ben Crozier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
So I really try to focus on the lesson, but I’m having trouble keeping up with Ms. Rucker’s overheads.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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