overhead

Example Sentences

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“You cannot run 135 vessels a day, the prewar baseline, through a narrow guided lane that depends on continuous overhead air defense,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Joao Pedro's stoppage-time overhead kick did save Chelsea the humiliation of losing six matches in a row without scoring for the first time in their history, but it was scant consolation.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

With a helicopter circling overhead, police in armored vehicles rolled up to the Sunshine Motel in downtown San Bernardino and jumped out with assault rifles at the ready.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

In Africa, after poachers kill a protected animal for its tusks, or its organs, or its hide, wardens are often alerted to the illegal activity by the kettles of vultures circling overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The guy next to me adjusts his overhead fan and gestures at the medicine packet in my fingers.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith