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




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The National Bank of Cambodia said that while it was aware of what it called isolated cases of borrowers facing difficulties, they shouldn’t be generalized to the overall microfinance sector in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

So the overall frame was comedy, but I kind of have quite a maximalist sensibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In fact, the standout proposal from Monarch Tracking didn’t rank the best in any category and was only ranked fourth overall.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“Inflows are booming, supported by robust earnings growth, still modest overall equity positioning and elevated buyback activity,” the Deutsche Bank strategists said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But the overall impression is one of strength; that his hands could move mountains.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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