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Some vocational qualifications that overlapped with T-levels have had funding withdrawn, while others continue to be funded following a government review.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