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overlap

[oh-ver-lap, oh-ver-lap] / ˌoʊ vərˈlæp, ˈoʊ vərˌlæp /


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And because semis overlap heavily with the momentum trade, the long momentum factor also saw its sharpest pullback since 2020, falling 8%, Wilson notes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Among department stores, Bloomingdale’s has the biggest geographical overlap with Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores, according to a report from Jefferies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The hearths often overlap one another, showing that the same area was reused repeatedly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

McKinney opposes the bifurcation, saying it will cause overlap and confusion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

They are happy and sweet, funny and warm. —and stick them on the wall, where they overlap with others, a combination of colors and shapes and moods.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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