overarching
Example Sentences
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"The overarching trend is how many people say what a brilliant bloke he was to bump into."
From BBC
There were voice notes about immense questions, such as: What is the overarching theme of this film?
From Los Angeles Times
Alun Francis, a top adviser to the government, told the Guardian that there was no "overarching narrative" to pull various policy strands together and called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.
From BBC
This was the overarching sentiment in the days following the shooting.
From BBC
Ms Gibney said her overarching experience as a carer is that the local health system is failing those most vulnerable.
From BBC
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