overhang

Example Sentences

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The verdict is a significant win for OpenAI and the start-ups investors like Microsoft, removing an estimated $134 billion overhang from Musk’s claims.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“The current debt overhang constrains external financing, limits public investment capacity and prevents full re-engagement with the international financial system,” the office of Venezuela’s vice presidency for the economy said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Safety Zone covers any land under the overhang of roofs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The release of the system is roughly in line with Rigetti’s adjusted timeline—the company was targeting the end of the first quarter—and clears up a months-long overhang on the stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The beanstalk, though, hadn’t stopped growing, and was pushing right up through the newly created edge of the overhang.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley