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overarching

[oh-ver-ahr-ching] / ˌoʊ vərˈɑr tʃɪŋ /


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Despite researching flights, logistical reasons led to him abandoning the plan – but not the overarching plot.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Another overarching question for the AI trade is what stands in the way of future productivity?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

What is your overarching goal for these shows?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

This began with the Galsworthy centennial in 1967, when the BBC adapted the first six volumes of the overarching series in 26 television episodes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The decision bore the hallmarks of his overarching ambition: a top-down approach, beginning with the most complex and variant traits conceivable—intelligence, temperament, physical prowess, height.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee



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