overhead
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But ardent supporters of Mangione flocked to the Manhattan courthouse to show their support amid heavy security as a helicopter hovered overhead.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
I’m standing in the produce aisle of my neighborhood supermarket, between the fresh vegetables receiving their bi-hourly overhead mist and a long refrigerated wall of salad kits.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
But that is why it is essential that devices are kept in the cabin, not in overhead compartments, and definitely not in the hold.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The decline in profit was driven by higher costs of revenue from more orders, as well as increases in sales, marketing, and research and development expenses and other overhead costs, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Stone-colored clouds hang overhead as thunder rumbles in the distance.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
VW's costs are about 20 percent higher than competitors', Blume said, adding that overheads need to be cut to a "competitive level".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
And in this case, the marginal cost of each ticket is small – there are not even any very substantial overheads to cover, which often justify a higher price.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
Heartland believes it can reduce 12% of the combined operating expenses through eliminating duplicated overheads, notes analyst Ben Crozier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
This is what economists call a cost-push shock: Rising input costs work through the supply chain, lifting intermediary material costs and overheads.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
I answered phones and made plasticene overheads and picked up dry cleaning and kids from day care.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
