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[oh-ver-awl, oh-ver-awl] / ˈoʊ vərˈɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌɔl /




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If anything, the movie could have used more of her, although it’s better overall that “Leviticus” prioritizes Naim and Ryan as queer protagonists caught in a chilling loop of escape and reunion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Others say that taking overall goal difference is better as that compares the total record in the group.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The $113 billion U.S. fast-food burger industry saw 1.5% sales growth overall last year, the slowest among most restaurant categories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The overall market is probably a secondary factor in SpaceX trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Whether a piece of music is a march, a sonata, or a theme and variations, the composer is always free to experiment with the overall architecture of the piece.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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