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overall

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




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Notably, a CDC study published in March 2025 found fertility rates rising among women in their 30s and 40s, though the increases are smaller compared to overall declines.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

In the interests of maintaining brand mystique, Ferrari limits Purosangue to 20% of its overall production, lest it suffer the fate of Porsche, which now sells many more SUVs than its legendary sports cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Gagnon said Powell and his colleagues have never come up with a good way to communicate overall monetary policy, including the balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The PCE price index for March, due in two weeks, is likely to show the rate of overall U.S. inflation rising to a nearly three-year high of 3.4%, up from 2.8% in the prior month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Being able to spot that overall architecture as we listen — knowing, so to speak, which room we are in right now — gives us important clues that help us understand and appreciate the music.

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




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