overhang

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“We think the valuation remains attractive, despite some overhang risk, and with the clouds over the strategy dissipating,” the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Tonight’s deadline has been an overhang for markets early this week,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“High seaborne thermal coal prices will help offset the impact of this ramp up delay, but this is still likely to be an overhang on BTU shares until it is fully resolved,” they wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

She caught a band with one front claw and was able to grab the overhang with her hind feet and, scratching hard on the shakes, pull herself up onto the roof.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George