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




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Exports to China, Germany's biggest trading partner overall, slid by 3.5 percent, while shipments to fellow European Union countries were up one percent.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That will help you both gain perspective and grasp the overall financial responsibility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But the foreign host cities hold a number of advantages over their American counterparts, including often more rabid soccer fans and overall affordability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Selected by the Bulls at No. 6 overall in the 1989 draft, King became mainly a backup on a team that starred Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and won three consecutive championships from 1991-1993.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I picked up a few new words, but the overall situation seemed hopeless.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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