overhang

Example Sentences

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A full reopening of the Persian Gulf would remove a substantial overhang on the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Longer term, the debt overhang will remain throughout the developed markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The resolution of the case, if final, would remove an estimated $134 billion overhang from Musk’s damages claims against the company.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

If the overhang extends 3 feet, so does the Safety Zone in that area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

A few seconds later Phillip rose up past the overhang, stepping off just as neatly as May had.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley