overlapping

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Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The company also showed off a new Audi, the E7X, with the brand spelled out on the hood rather than represented by the usual four overlapping rings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

There was a logical connection in the horizontal merger, and the two companies had overlapping customers.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The restructuring will reduce overlapping roles in TurboTax and Credit Karma as the company integrates both into a single team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It was one of those that has a handle which you turn, and down below there are a lot of overlapping blades that go whizzing round.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl