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overlap

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


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All the same, the fatty acid profile of tallow does overlap with some lipids found in human skin and sebum, including palmitic, stearic and oleic acids.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“There’s more and more overlap, especially with Terafab,” Musk said, referring to a multibillion-dollar joint venture to develop and manufacture chips in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Calculations involving proton vibrational wavefunction overlap integrals supported this interpretation.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

It also helped her recognize the overlap in the skills required for business and for caregiving — such as organization, attention to detail and research skills.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Never again would they quite so comfortably overlap.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

But even if “Sheep in the Box” overlaps with these memorable movies, this story would seem an ideal opportunity for Kore-eda to revisit a favorite subject: how loss can linger.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Although it overlaps with Christianity and Judaism, civil religion draws on the scientific and secular contributions that have also informed America’s public institutions, going beyond the “doctrines of any particular church.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

On the European market in particular, overlaps could require the new group to divest activities, he said, while competitors such as Schindler could voice criticism.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

The study also highlighted distinct microbial and metabolic patterns for each disease, along with important overlaps.

From Science Daily Apr. 4, 2026

Then another circle overlaps my friends’ names, and I write Brooklyn Collective.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

At this sea level "sweet spot," low-oxygen waters overlapped with organic-rich continental shelf sediments.

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

The tertulias at Alemana became the space where artists, journalists, and drunks overlapped freely.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

That event stretched into the early morning hours and overlapped with frantic negotiations to reach a deal with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

During Trump's first term, the US president and former Brazilian president Bolsonaro enjoyed a friendly relationship when their presidencies overlapped, and the two had met at the White House in 2019.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Our stories might have overlapped for a while—long enough that they even looked like the same story.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

"What we do know is that this is a coastal seabird that has an overlapping coastal range with migratory sea birds that have previously tested positive for H5."

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

A recent survey from Resume.com showed that 41% of workers believed AI was replacing, devaluing or overlapping with parts of their jobs.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

But the rollout of parallel branding, including Trump-associated “Freedom 250” events and appearances tied to the anniversary theme, has created an overlapping set of celebrations that are not always aligned in tone or emphasis.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

There was also a tactical masterstroke in the Club World Cup final, when an asymmetric overlapping full-back was introduced in Malo Gusto on the right.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

It was like their lives were overlapping lines, like they had their own gravity.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell




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