overhang

Example Sentences

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A full reopening of the Persian Gulf would remove a substantial overhang on the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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

Now investors can focus on that instead of a minor legal overhang.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

If the overhang extends 3 feet, so does the Safety Zone in that area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Drum, who had now seen both parents eat this new food, dragged what was left under the overhang.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George