overlap

Example Sentences

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This is especially important in areas where species overlap, such as open sandy regions of the lake where there are no clear physical boundaries separating habitats.

From Science Daily

War on Iran "overlapped significantly with the survey sample period," and comments on oil and gas spiked, she said.

From Barron's

But by identifying those overlapping circles of interest, they might just find a way to exit on the other side without a collision.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under an oak tree, you take a long drink from your water bottle, its overlapping stickers bumpy under your sweaty palms.

From Literature

Security watchers say these overlapping pressures have stretched security resources and complicated response efforts.

From BBC