overhead

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Broadly similar to the iron-block boat anchors that powered ’60s-era Triumphs, MGs and other British legends, Mazda’s four-banger has an aluminum block; dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder; and electronic fuel injection.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The first electric powered train passed through in June 2020 but the tunnel's overhead power system has since suffered corrosion and electrical wear, meaning more frequent maintenance.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Pratt stayed behind, waiting anxiously for two hours, saying he saw no air support overhead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Tom Hancock, manager of the GMO International Quality exchange-traded fund, which owns Taiwan Semi, says the stock—and the Taiwan ecosystem of chip-related companies—already trades at a discount because of the geopolitical cloud overhead.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The farther Roz swam, the higher the guiding star climbed in the sky, until at last it was directly overhead.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown