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overhang

[oh-ver-hang, oh-ver-hang] / ˌoʊ vərˈhæŋ, ˈoʊ vərˌhæŋ /


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At the same time, he acknowledged that the development could be “a bit of an overhang on the shares in the near term.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Bringing on an industry veteran as CEO could help clear any overhang on the stock, reassuring investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“High seaborne thermal coal prices will help offset the impact of this ramp up delay, but this is still likely to be an overhang on BTU shares until it is fully resolved,” they wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“The market may be beginning to price in a more favorable cost/supply backdrop for OEMs, as any stabilization in memory pricing and supply would reduce a key overhang on hardware profitability,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

With the overhang facing south and being on the side of the hill, the rain wouldn’t bother them.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen