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overall

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




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The survey’s overall index came in at 54, a slight decline from 56.1 in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Kluska noted that investors “have heavily focused on thinking about new patient start forms and overall growth.”

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The gap in support for Raman was the largest disparity between Latinos and the overall population surveyed, as 9% of all those surveyed said they would support the 44-year-old L.A. politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

His overall approval rating among Republicans has slipped — although it stands at a robust 80%.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Crazy Horse’s part of the overall plan was simple.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III