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overall

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




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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Nvidia and CoreWeave have objected to the characterization, arguing that Nvidia’s investment represents a very small part of the neocloud’s overall funding.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“There is no scenario where this becomes an issue with overall beef supplies,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Bloom’s knack for promotion caught the attention of other fair officials, who came to him for help in raising the exposition’s overall profile.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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