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overlap

[oh-ver-lap, oh-ver-lap] / ˌoʊ vərˈlæp, ˈoʊ vərˌlæp /


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"There is way more overlap than you would expect just by random chance between the genes that are associated with longevity and genes that are associated with viral interactions," he said.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

With 20 works in the Lucas Museum’s collection, Los Angeles artist Kadir Nelson embodies the overlap between popular visual culture and fine art.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

De Zerbi bemoaned Tottenham's decision-making with Marmoush a culprit, blazing over in the second half with Andy Robertson on an overlap and Mohammed Kudus waiting for a far-post tap in.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The isotope signatures of sharks from Biscayne Bay showed little overlap with those from Tampa Bay.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

And, given the significant overlap between race and class in South Africa, whites, coloreds, and blacks all still made their homes in different locations.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

Milwaukee’s festival calendar stretches well beyond these two, so if your visit overlaps with one, it’s worth checking the city’s full schedule before you arrive.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

There have been mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, overlaps, layoffs, and quote-unquote efficiencies all along the way.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

There are also some overlaps with his predecessor Howe, which the German discovered in his own research and, likewise, in the analysis the club carried out about him during the interview process.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

But even if “Sheep in the Box” overlaps with these memorable movies, this story would seem an ideal opportunity for Kore-eda to revisit a favorite subject: how loss can linger.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

I draw another circle that overlaps my family and I write Ben, Sabeen, me.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Some vocational qualifications that overlapped with T-levels have had funding withdrawn, while others continue to be funded following a government review.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The roles overlapped, but Robb and the mayor’s office insisted there was a firewall between Robb and the mayor regarding the Lineage fire.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

The tertulias at Alemana became the space where artists, journalists, and drunks overlapped freely.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

But Timothy Reissman, who overlapped with him on the racing club, recalled Juncosa as someone who was willing to put in the time to figure out practical engineering skills for himself.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

The time finally arranged, however, had overlapped my visit to London.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

Because the study examined genetic activity related both to GLP-1 use and to hair loss, the researchers say the overlapping genetic risk suggests that the two may share an underlying biological connection.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

The overlapping portion of Business Development Company funds has risen from about 10% of the average portfolio in 2010 to over 55% today.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

The multiple, overlapping security issues mean Nigeria's military and police are overstretched and as a result struggle to tackle the violence.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

One of the goals of the merger is to shave costs by consolidating overlapping business divisions and back-office functions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Now there was nothing left of the dumb show by the fountain beyond what survived in memory, in three separate and overlapping memories.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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